EASTTENNESSEESEIDOKAN

Seidokan's founder, Master Shian Toma, was born on the island of Okinawa in 1929. He first studied Karate at the age of 16 in the mainland Japanese city of Osaka, where he lived for a year during World War II. Upon his return to Okinawa, he began to study from Shinzato Sokishi for over 20 years.

During the early 1960s, Sensei Toma became affiliated with the All-Japan Karate Association, then under the guidance of Grand Master Zenryu Shimabuku. From Grand Master Shimabuku, Sensei Toma leared the majority of kata that he now practices and teaches. Thse kata include: Wansu, Ananku, Passai, Pinans 1 through 5, Nahachi, Passai-Sho, Gojushijo, Sai, Tunfa, and Kama Kata.

In 1984, Master Toma began his own style, known as Seidokan. Shian Toma's style of Seidokan is now taught throughout Okinawa, Japan, the United States, Greece, Spain, England, and South Africa.

Shian Toma passed away on May 30, 2013, but his legacy lives on.