HANSHI DAN SMITH

The founder and Chief Instructor of Seibukan USA since 1973, he serves as Vice President of the International Okinawa Shorinryu Seibukan Association. He is the author of Kyan’s Karate: Seibukan Shorinryu (2012) and holds advanced black belt rankings across multiple disciplines, including 9th degree in Shorin Ryu Seibukan, 8th degree in Matayoshi Kobudo, and 6th degree in Shotokan Karate. His training also includes over 40 years in Tai Chi and 35 years in Bagua Zhang.
Founder & Chief Instructor of Seibukan USA – 1973
Vice President – International Okinawa Shorinryu Seibukan Association
Author: “Kyan’s Karate” – Seibukan Shorinryu – published 2012
9th Degree Black Belt – Shorin Ryu Seibukan
8th Degree Black Belt – Matayoshi Kobudo
6th Degree Black Belt – Shotokan Karate
40 Years Training – Tai Chi
35 Years Training – Bagua Zhang
