Souke Kiyohisa Hirano
1938-2009
Founder-Hewado Ryu,
President and Chief Instructor
Japan International Karate Ki Center


1960 All Japan Kumite Champion
All Japan Collegiate Champion
Qi Gong Master

In 1938, Souke Hirano was born in Yokohama, Japan. In 1962, he traveled with Wado-Ryu Founder Hironori Otsuka to Hawaii to demonstrate Wado-Ryu Karate. Souke remained behind and established JIKC in Honolulu. JIKC teaches Hewado Ryu, a harmonious blend of the techniques of Wado-Ryu Karate, the breathing techniques of Gojo-Ryu Karate, and the scientific teaching methods of Shotokan Karate. At the time of his death in 2009, Souke held the ranks of 9th Degree Black Belt in Karate, 2nd Degree in Judo, and 1st Degree in Iaido. During his life, Souke was a mentor to thousands of karate students around the world.