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Founder
Soke Kiyohisa Hirano
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Hachidan (8th Degree) in Karate
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Nidan (2nd Degree) in Judo
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Over 50 Years of Experience in Karate
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1960 All Japan National Karate Champion in Kumite
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Doctorate, Philosophy in Parapsychology
(Intercultural Open University)
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Doctorate, Philosophy in Oriental Medicine
(Global Peace University)
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Licensed Qi Gong Physician
(Shanghai Qi Gong Association)
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Licensed Ki Physician
(SAS International Ki Science Association)
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Licensed Ki Master
(SAS International Ki Science Association)
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Founder & President,
Japan International Karate-KI Center
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Soke Hirano was born on January 16, 1938 in Yokohama, Japan. He began his life in the martial arts at the age of 12, under Sensei Yoshio Kawaguchi, and Master Hironori Otsuka, founder of the Wado system of Karate. With rigorous daily training, Soke Hirano attained the rank of Shodan, or beginning black belt, by the age of 16. Later, he began traveling across Japan with Master Otsuka, promoting karate through demonstrations and exhibitions.
In 1957 Soke Hirano was the first person ever to receive a karate scholarship to Nihon University. This unprecedented honor bestowed upon him was largely due to the efforts of Mr. Takaichi Mano, late Vice President of the Japan Karate Federation (JKF), and Secretary-General of the World Karate Federation (WKF). Mr. Mano saw great potential in the young man from Yokohama, and shortly would be proven very right. Soke Hirano went on to become the 1960 All-Japan Karate Champion, and during his senior year he captained his Nihon University team to first place in Japan.
It was on a fateful day in 1962, that Soke Hirano arrived in Hawaii on yet another demonstration tour to promote karate. This demonstration was different from the others, however, because after this one was over, Soke had become so taken with Hawaii that he made the decision to stay. On July 1st of that year, he founded the All-Japan Karate Federation Wado Kai Hawaii Branch, and later incorporated the Japan International Karate Center.
Over the next several years Soke Hirano would instruct many promising students who would go on to become great teachers themselves. By the late 70’s and early 80’s, JIKC's membership swelled to over 3000 students in Hawaii alone with an additional 4000 students on the mainland U.S. and in Japan.
At the height of JIKC’s growth, a heart attack on April 1, 1988 redirected and extended Soke Hirano’s lifework towards alternative healing. Failing to respond positively to modern conventional therapy and fearful for his life, Soke Hirano sought out from Japan, China, and even Korea, traditional means of natural healing. The results were more than could have been hoped for and Soke grew stronger and healthier than ever. He soon became a licensed KI therapist from SAS International Ki Science Association, Tokyo, Japan, and a Master of QiGong, from Shanghai, China. On November 11, 1993 he was awarded a doctorate of philosophy in Parapsychology from the Intercultural Open University. He is also a member of the International Federation of Alternative Medicine. Soke Hirano founded the International Ki Institute of Health Management and Research in Hawaii on September 30, 1990, and since it’s beginning nearly 10,000 people have regained their health and confidence for living through alternative healing arts.
Along with his work in healing, Soke Hirano simultaneously began to reassume an active role in the day-to-day teaching of karate. The lessons and philosophies that he encountered through his studies had a positive impact upon his karate students and JIKC experienced a new period of growth and development.
Today, at the start of a new millennium full of hope and potential, Soke Hirano guides his students still, with words of encouragement and support, wisdom, and daily lessons which remind us that learning is truly life-long, and that we will always be full-time students of life. His karate is world-renowned, his compassion is empowering, and his experience is a treasure that sets JIKC apart from any other school of martial arts. As we celebrated our 40th Anniversary in 2002, the instructors and students of Japan International Karate Center take pride in the knowledge that our history is a very long and proud one.
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Three Basic Factors For Mental Strength:
Seriousness
Try Hard
Never Give Up
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Three Basic Factors for Mental Attitude:
Initiative
Responsibility
Pride
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Three Basic Factors For Relationship With Others:
Appreciation
Consideration
Unity
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