Grand Master Kiichi Nakamoto, the head of Goju-Ryu Okinawa Kan Karate, is one of the first Okinawans to be recognized as a 10th Degree Karate Master by the Japanese Government. He holds the title of 10th Degree Hanshi in Ryukyu Kobujutsu (Weaponry) and Goju Ryu Karate. Additionally, he was one of the last formal students of Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Goju Ryu Karate.

10th Dan 

Hanshi Kiichi Nakamoto's credentials include: - 10th Degree Grand Master of Okinawa Goju Ryu Karatedo - 10th Degree Grand Master of Kobudo - 10th Degree Karate-Do, All Okinawa Karate Federation - Iaido Hanshi Grand Master (Samurai sword)
With a lifetime of devoted service to the Martial Arts since the age of six, Hanshi Nakamoto is revered as one of the finest weapons and karate Grand Masters in Okinawa.

He is a direct descendant of the great Uhugusuku Samurai Family, who served as personal bodyguards to the Okinawa Kings and were in charge of security for Shuri Castle. Hanshi Nakamoto was also a personal student of the great Kina Shosei, Weapons Grand Master, and the successor to the Uhugusuku Samurai Family Weaponry System.


                                                                            Grand Master Hanshi Kiichi Nakamoto