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Miura Dojo stands out from other full-contact Japanese karate schools due to its unparalleled combination of rich tradition, refined training systems, and world-renowned instruction. With over 50 years of teaching experience, Miura Dojo has preserved and honed traditional karate techniques while adapting them to ensure they remain effective in modern combat scenarios. Founded by Shuseki Shihan Miura, whose expertise and dedication to the martial arts have earned him international recognition, the dojo emphasizes the perfect balance between discipline, self-improvement, and real-world application. The dojo’s training methods draw from time-tested karate systems, blending them with contemporary strategies, ensuring students not only learn ancient martial arts but also gain practical skills that work in real-world confrontations. This commitment to quality instruction and traditional values sets Miura Dojo apart as a premier destination for karate practitioners seeking to master the art in its truest form.

Shuseki Shihan

Shuseki Shihan Miura Bio:

Shuseki Shihan Miyuki Miura was born in 1949 in Chiba, Japan, to a ship’s engineer. He began his martial arts journey at the age of 13, training in Shotokan Karate, and achieved the rank of 2nd Dan black belt by his 18th birthday. Additionally, he practiced judo and earned his 1st Dan black belt at 17. In 1968, while attending college, Shuseki Shihan began studying Kyokushin Karate under the legendary Sosai Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin.
 
After graduating from Josai International University, he became an uchi deshi (live-in student) at the Kyokushin Honbu Dojo for two years, eventually rising to the position of chief instructor. In 1971, Shuseki Shihan placed 4th in Kyokushin’s prestigious All-Japan Tournament.
The following year, he won the All-Japan Tournament, defeating some of Japan’s top competitors. As Kyokushin’s new champion, Sosai Oyama invited him to take on the legendary 100-man kumite challenge, in which participants face 100 karate practitioners in full-contact matches, one after the other. Shuseki Shihan completed the grueling test in just over three hours on April 13, 1972.
 
Following his recovery, Sosai Oyama appointed Shuseki Shihan as the branch chief for the Chicago Kyokushin Dojo. He has taught martial arts in the Chicago area since 1973. In 2001, he founded his own independent style, World Karate Do – Miura Dojo. Today, Shuseki Shihan continues to lead the Global Budo Karate Alliance, working with full-contact dojos worldwide.