What is Genbu-Kai?
"Gen" means original, professional and "Bu" refers to martial arts. "Kai" means organization. The Genbu-Kai is an international organization that encompasses 32 countries and thousands of members. The name Genbu-Kai was given by Shihan Fumio Demura, he found new ways to introduce martial arts to people throughout the world, with the primary goal of helping people to be better human beings and have better, more successful lives. Shihan Fumio Demura’s dojo is the Genbu-Kai headquarters which is located in Santa Anna CA., and one of the oldest karate schools in America.
"Gen" means original, professional and "Bu" refers to martial arts. "Kai" means organization. The Genbu-Kai is an international organization that encompasses 32 countries and thousands of members. The name Genbu-Kai was given by Shihan Fumio Demura, he found new ways to introduce martial arts to people throughout the world, with the primary goal of helping people to be better human beings and have better, more successful lives. Shihan Fumio Demura’s dojo is the Genbu-Kai headquarters which is located in Santa Anna CA., and one of the oldest karate schools in America.
Shihan Fumio Demura with Dawn Anderson.
Indiana Director & Head Instructor
Sensei Dawn Anderson is a Yondan (4th degree) black belt in Genbu-Kai Shito-Ryu Karate-Do and a Nidan (2nd degree) black belt in Kobudo Rengo-Kai. She has been teaching karate to all levels of youth and adults since 2008, and serves as a Genbu-Kai karate judge for state and international level tournaments.
Sensei Anderson was a Professor of Exercise Science for over 35 years, with a Ph.D. In Human Bioenergetics from Ball State University. She is a co-author of Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport (10th edition), a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. She is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and both Advisory Board Member and Scientific Advisor for the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Sensei Dawn Anderson is a Yondan (4th degree) black belt in Genbu-Kai Shito-Ryu Karate-Do and a Nidan (2nd degree) black belt in Kobudo Rengo-Kai. She has been teaching karate to all levels of youth and adults since 2008, and serves as a Genbu-Kai karate judge for state and international level tournaments.
Sensei Anderson was a Professor of Exercise Science for over 35 years, with a Ph.D. In Human Bioenergetics from Ball State University. She is a co-author of Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport (10th edition), a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. She is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and both Advisory Board Member and Scientific Advisor for the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Shihan Fumio Demura - MAIA 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner!
Shihan Fumio Demura, 9th Dan, introduced Shito-Ryu Karate to the USA in 1965. He also introduced Okinawa Kobudo: Sai, Nunchuku, Bo, Tonfa and Kama.
He started teaching in California and was introduced to the public by Black Belt Magazine making him well known in the martial arts arena.
He started Karate demonstrations at the Japanese Village and Deer Park in Buena Park, California in 1968. The show was such a success it became one of the top attractions in the park, making it the first professional Karate demonstration in the world. After seven years of demonstrations the show moved to the Las Vegas Hilton. There he presented a daily show for two consecutive years.
In 1974 he entered into the Hong Kong film industry and in 1975 he entered into the Hollywood film industry. In 1977 he appeared in his first movie, The Island of Dr. Moreau. Many films followed such as Karate Kid I, II, III, IV where he was the stunt double for Pat Morita's character 'Miyagi'.
He continued to be the stunt double for Pat Morita in the television series O'Hara and others for approximately 14 years. His movie credits also include Rising Sun, Mortal Kombat, Walker Texas Ranger and many others. In addition to his acting career he traveled throughout the world to present martial arts seminars, conduct demonstrations and give radio interviews.
Rather than emphasizing competition. Sensei Demura emphasized personal growth and mental discipline in his training to help people become better human beings. Through his open mindedness he was an example to others including: Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Steven Segal, Sho Kosugi, Mike Stone, Richard Norton.... and many other top world martial artists today.
Shihan Demura was an authentic Karate Sensei. Combining the traditions of the past with modern approaches to training, he is regarded by his students with love, trust and admiration. In his personal life as well as within the walls of the Dojo, he was a living model of what all true martial artists strive to be!
Interview with Shihan Fumio Demura in September of 2014 in Poland on the meaning of Budo:
He started teaching in California and was introduced to the public by Black Belt Magazine making him well known in the martial arts arena.
He started Karate demonstrations at the Japanese Village and Deer Park in Buena Park, California in 1968. The show was such a success it became one of the top attractions in the park, making it the first professional Karate demonstration in the world. After seven years of demonstrations the show moved to the Las Vegas Hilton. There he presented a daily show for two consecutive years.
In 1974 he entered into the Hong Kong film industry and in 1975 he entered into the Hollywood film industry. In 1977 he appeared in his first movie, The Island of Dr. Moreau. Many films followed such as Karate Kid I, II, III, IV where he was the stunt double for Pat Morita's character 'Miyagi'.
He continued to be the stunt double for Pat Morita in the television series O'Hara and others for approximately 14 years. His movie credits also include Rising Sun, Mortal Kombat, Walker Texas Ranger and many others. In addition to his acting career he traveled throughout the world to present martial arts seminars, conduct demonstrations and give radio interviews.
Rather than emphasizing competition. Sensei Demura emphasized personal growth and mental discipline in his training to help people become better human beings. Through his open mindedness he was an example to others including: Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Steven Segal, Sho Kosugi, Mike Stone, Richard Norton.... and many other top world martial artists today.
Shihan Demura was an authentic Karate Sensei. Combining the traditions of the past with modern approaches to training, he is regarded by his students with love, trust and admiration. In his personal life as well as within the walls of the Dojo, he was a living model of what all true martial artists strive to be!
Interview with Shihan Fumio Demura in September of 2014 in Poland on the meaning of Budo:
Affiliated with:
World Karate Federation, Japan Karate-Do Shubu-Kai
Japan Karate-Do Rengo-Kai, Japan Karate Federation
USA National Karate Federation, Shito-Ryu Karate-Do
Genbu-Kai International