| Reorganization of the Shukokai in the United States After the death of Chojiro Tani founder of the Shukokai, a general conference was called on July 28, 1998 in order to set the agenda on the new basis of Shukokai. First a new name for the organization was selected by ballot as the Shito-Ryu Shukokai Karate-Do Union secondly Mr. Haruyoshi Yamada who holds an 8th dan certification from the Japan Karate-Do Federation was unanimously elected as the new leader. "With Mr. Yamada's thorough knowledge of the constantly shifting world of Japanese karate and his appeal as the best teacher at Shukokai who facilitated traditional karate-do," the Shukokai entered the 21st century. In an effort to restructure the Shukokai organization and spread the style globally Yamada Sensei selected representatives to hold the position of Chief Instructor for the various member countries. It was thought that a union formed by each Hanshi of the previous Shukokai with their firm ties and strong organizations would be highly successful throughout the world. Shukokai began it's new era by decentralizing power. Eric Tomlinson 6th dan was chosen by Yamada Sensei to be the Chief Instructor for the United States. Sensei Eric chose St. Louis Missouri to live and establish a karate headquarters for the USA . New York was the first state to join with Sensei Eric, California quickly followed and the Shito-Ryu Shukokai Karate-Do Union USA was formed. |
| Shito-Ryu Shukokai Union USA Officers Michael Berkowitz -President Eric Tomlinson - Vise President Dave Lundy - General Secretary Shigako Tomlinson - Treasurer/Licence Officer Board members Ed Smith, Jeff Goff, Lisa Hall, Paul Schiavi, Dan Galarza and John Francis |
| Shito-Ryu Shukokai Union USA bylaws Coming soon |
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