Roy M. Paul

1952-Present

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Sensei Roy began his karate training in 1973, training in Chito-ryu in Belleville, ON, under Sensei Kenzo Dozono. After moving to Guelph, he continued training in Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu. In 1993, Sensei Roy began training in Shorin-ryu Shidokan with Seikichi Iha, 10th Dan, Hanshi. In 1999, he was made Canadian Director for Shidokan by Katsuya Miyahira, 10th Dan Hanshi, and Seikichi Iha, 10th Dan, Hanshi. Sensei Roy was promoted to 8th Dan, Kyoshi, on July 29. 2022.