Shihan Demura is the chief instructor of the Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai. Besides teaching Karate, Mr. Demura is the stunt man for Pat Morita in the Karate Kid series of motion pictures, as well in the O'Hara television series. His other film credits include, Island of Dr. Moreau, Bring 'Em back alive, and most recently Rising Sun and Mortal Kombat. These are just a few of the numerous films in which Mr. Demura has performed. For years he was featured at the Japanese Village in Buena Park and in Las Vegas. Today, he spends the brief time away that he takes from his Dojo to demonstrate at Tournaments and Charity events through out the world.
Shihan Demura has been featured in many Martial Arts publications. Follow the DOSHIN link to an interview with Demura Sensei that was published in DRAGON TIMES and Fighting Arts International. Follow the link to BLACKBELT Magazine to learn more about Demura Sensei's many books and videos.
Shihan Demura and many members of the Japan Karate-Do Federation recently appeared in the Arts & Entertainment television special "The Martial Arts". Copies of the show are available from A & E by calling 1-800-423-1212. The cost of the tape is $29.95 plus shipping and handling charges.
All of our instructors are carefully chosen: First, for their ability in this Art, and equally important, for their dedication and proficiency in teaching. They attend a weekly class for instructors held by high-ranking experts from Japan. The standards of the Japan Karate-Do Federation are exactly as those in Japan. Our policy of exchange students and instructors in which Japanese experts visit our group and our members make frequent visits to schools in Japan, bears out this fact.
Southern California has various studios and types of Karate. Some are highly respected and others are of questionable merit. For this reason, Mr. Demura has made sure that all Japan Karate-Do Federation branches are operated by one of our best black belts who is completely reliable and qualified to teach the best methods possible.
Shihan
Fumio Demura
Pat
Morita and Fumio Demura
Mr.
Demura and friends from "Karate Kid IV"