Seek perfection of character
learn self-discipline, and "grow up"
Defend the paths of truth
be truthful to yourself or others
Foster the spirit of effort
try with all your might, and try again and again
Practice respect and politeness
what you say and how you behave matters
Refrain from violent behavior
stay calm and in control of yourself at all times
Chidokai is a Karatedo school in the tradition of Shoto Ryu, the Shotokan style established by Funakoshi Sensei on the basis of the teachings of Itosu Sensei and Azato Sensei. It was founded in Japan on 8 November 1954 by Takeshi Sasaki Sensei, who learned Karatedo from Funakoshi Sensei and Obata Sensei. Sasaki Sensei passed away in 1992, but his rich legacy lives on through the Japan Karatedo Chidokai (JKC).
In 2004, when JKC celebrated its 50th anniversary, the idea of setting up an international organization that would bring together all existing and aspiring Chidokan schools outside Japan was first discussed. In 2008, the JKC Standing Committee appointed Nakajima Sensei as the coordinator for this project; and IKR-CKI was eventually established in 2010.
Since 1974, Hiroshi Nakajima Sensei has lived in Geneva, where he originally moved at Sasaki Sensei's request to serve as official overseas instructor on recommendation by the Tokyo Karatedo Federation and the JKF-Rengokai.
In 2008, Nakajima Sensei was appointed by the Standing Committee of the Japan Karatedo Chidokai to coordinate the establishment and administration of IKR-CKI and to act as its Senior Instructor. A former WUKO (WKF) referee, he is a member of the JKC Standing Committee and holds the grade of 9th Dan (Hanshi) JKF-Rengokai and JKC.
