Grandmaster Adams

Founder of KIAI

Text Box: We are proud to announce the official beginning of "Karate International Association of Isshinryu" on March 24th, 2001. We are an association of Okinawan style martial artists dedicated to excellence and professionalism in the art of Karate.  The long awaited step into the future has arrived! You now have the opportunity to be apart of a winning team leading K.I.A.I. members into the 21st century.  Our exclusive association is headed by the world renowned Grandmaster of Isshinryu Karate, Willie Adams.  Grandmaster Adams served as president of the American Okinawan Karate Association from 1993-2001 and runs the hugely successful Southfield Martial Arts Institute in Michigan. He is assembling the best team possible to help him professionally govern the efforts of K.I.A.I..  
Current National Board Members:
Hanshi Willie Adams
Kyoshi Sam Santilli 
Kyoshi Ronald Joslin
Kyoshi David Joslin.
With the guidance and leadership of these martial arts professionals we can look forward to a brighter future for K.I.A.I. members, our students and the martial arts.

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