Shojiro Sugiyama (November 16, 1929 – June 25, 2015) was a Japanese karate instructor. In 1954, after training in two other styles of karate, he began studying with the Japan Karate Association of Tokyo (Yotsuya). He was invited to come to Chicago, U.S. to teach karate in 1963. Through the late 60's and 70's, Sugiyama Sensei is credited with building and promoting Shotokan karate throughout the entire midwest region. Many of his original students have gone on to create their own dojos throughout Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. In recent years, Sugiyama has increased his focus towards the use and development of ki (Chinese, Qi), in order to improve karate training and create a radar system for martial artists. JKA-chicago.com
Published work Cover Art Title Year Published ISBN 11 Innovations in Karate 2005 25 Shoto-Kan Kata 1984 Aura, Ki, and Healing 2002 Kitoh Karate 1994 Karate, Synchronization of Body and Mind 1977 Kumite-gata 1993 Basic Principles of Karate 1991
References
American Samurai, vol. 15, 2006
External links Japan Karate Association of Chicago