Yesterday we visited the dojo of Fusei Kise and his son Isao Kise in Okinawa City. 10th dan in Matsumura Orthodox Shorin-Ryu Karate, Fusei Kise studied under Hohan Soken.
Located in Okinawa City not far from the Goya Intersection, Fusei Kise has taught several generations of American service members who have taken their knowledge back to the States.
Fusei Kise 10th dan Matsumura Orthodox Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo 83 years old. Photographed at his dojo in Okinawa City on April 13th 2019. Learn more about the Karate Masters Portrait Project at https://travel67.com/the-karate-masters-portrait-project/ 
Fusei Kise 10th dan Matsumura Orthodox Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo 83 years old. Photographed at his dojo in Okinawa City on April 13th 2019. Learn more about the Karate Masters Portrait Project at https://travel67.com/the-karate-masters-portrait-project/ 
Fusei Kise 10th dan Matsumura Orthodox Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo 83 years old. Photographed at his dojo in Okinawa City on April 13th 2019. Learn more about the Karate Masters Portrait Project at https://travel67.com/the-karate-masters-portrait-project/ 
Fusei Kise 10th dan Matsumura Orthodox Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo 83 years old. Photographed at his dojo in Okinawa City on April 13th 2019. Learn more about the Karate Masters Portrait Project at https://travel67.com/the-karate-masters-portrait-project/ 
Fusei Kise 10th dan Matsumura Orthodox Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo 83 years old. Photographed at his dojo in Okinawa City on April 13th 2019. Learn more about the Karate Masters Portrait Project at https://travel67.com/the-karate-masters-portrait-project/
Fusei Kise will be 84 years old next month, so although he still trains the majority of teaching is done by his son Isao Kise who has also reached the rank of 10th dan in Matsumura Orthodox Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo.
TRAVEL 67 : Chris Willson Photography 
I trained under both Fusei and Isao Kise back in the early 90’s. Isao invited me to train with the Japanese class because I spoke the language. The training was hard and the times were good. It’s hard to believe so much time has passed. I loved my Okinawan experience.