- Taught karate to Steven Seagal in the 1960s long before his acting career.
- World Karate Champion at age 18.
- Still teaching the art of Karate at his Santa Ana dojo after 40 years. (July 2008)
- Founded JKF (Japan Karate Federation)
- Promoted to 9th Dan (black belt) in Shito-Ryu Karate in 2005.
- Came to the U.S. in 1965 to teach the Japanese style of Shito-Ryu Karate.
- Inducted into the World Martial Arts Masters Association Hall of Fame in 2006.
- Won All-Japan Karate Championship in 1961.
- Became Chief Instructor(Shihan)/Director of Shito-Ryu Karate-do Genbu-Kai with local dojo in Santa Ana, California in 2001.
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