Kancho Shokei Matsui

<p>Kancho Shokei Matsui leads the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan, continuing the legacy of Sosai Mas Oyama.</p><p>Shokei Matsui - Biographical Timeline</p><p>1963 - Born on January 15th in Tokyo</p><p>1976 - Joined IKO KYOKUSHINKAIKAN on June 12th and achieved Shoden (1st degree black belt) in a year</p><p>1980 - Debuted the 12th All Japan Open Karate Championship at age 17 and placed 4th</p><p>1981 - 3rd place at the 13th All Japan Open Karate Championship</p><p>1982 - 3rd place at the 14th All Japan Open Karate Championship</p><p>1983 - 8th place at the 15th All Japan Open Karate Championship</p><p>1984 - 3rd place at the 3rd World Open Karate Championship</p><p>1985 - Champion of the 17th All Japan Open Karate Championship</p><p>1986 - Apr.Graduated from Chuo University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.&nbsp;</p><p>May Completed the “100 Man Kumite” the most intense challenge in KYOKUSHIN Karate.&nbsp;</p><p>Nov.Champion of the 18th All Japan Open Karate Championship&nbsp;</p><p>1987 - Champion of the 4th World Open Karate Championship</p><p>1992 - May: Became a Branch Chief and established the Asakusa Branch in Tokyo</p><p>1994 - May Following the late Sosa Masutatsu Oyama’s will, became the president of IKO KYOKUSHINKAIKAN Present days</p><p>Along with managing the IKO KYOKUSHINKAIKAN, Matsui travels around the world to provide technical guidance&nbsp;</p><p>and to help to develop the next generation of IKO. Matsi’s championship record stands at 50 wins and 6 losses.&nbsp;</p><p>His three consecutive championship victories from 17th All Japan Open to the 4th World Open, remain a historical achievement in KYOKUSHIN Karate.&nbsp;</p>

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