At Miyagi Ken, our goal is to contribute to the physical and mental training of children, young adults, and adults, to become better human beings under the discipline, spirit, legitimacy and tradition of Japanese Karate Do Shito Ryu.

 Our proven curriculum is based on more than 50 years of experience teaching Karate, endorsed by the World Karate Shito Ryu Federation and our diploma is valid worldwide.

Master Shoko Sato is considered to be one of the great masters and pioneers of Japanese Traditional Karate. He was born in 1945 in Miyagi , Japan and began practicing Karate when he was a teenager in the early 1960s under Great Grand Master Manzo Iwata, a direct disciple of founder Kenwa Mabuni. Master Sato then enrolled in the prestigious Toyo University in Tokyo, also known as a Karate powerhouse, and focused on competitive Karate. While there, his skills were highly regarded and as a result, he was appointed as the captain of the Toyo University team who led them to the All Japan Karate Championship during the late sixties. Upon graduation, he worked as an Economist for a short time and then was called upon to expand the teachings of Karate in America.

7th Dan WSKF

(World Shitoryu Karate Do Federation)

Homologated 6th Dan FVKD

(Venezuelan Karate Do Federation)

Certified Master Shihan WSKF

Certified Coach WKF/License Kata & Kumite

(World Karate Do Federation)

Director of Miyagi Ken International Academy

Former Coach of the National Team of Venezuela

Shito Kai Karate Do Chilean Technical Advisor

Today Miyagi Ken International is the result of years of dedication, preparation and effort, and is the clearest reflection of a great legacy, which has continued to cultivate over the years, and formed Shihan Luis Alberte (Sensei Alberte Gonzalez’s son):

“I started practicing Karatedo at early age. Values ​​such as respect, humility, and constancy, intrinsic to this discipline, began to govern all aspects of my life. During my time as a competitor, I obtained important achievements in Regional and National Championships held in Venezuela, among which were the First National Open Championship of the Federation and the Shoko Sato Cup. At the age of fourteen (14), I participated in my First International Championship in Havana Cuba, where I obtained First Place in Kata and Kumite, and the title of Best Young Athlete of the Event. At fifteen (15) years of age, I received the black belt (Shodan Ho) from Master Shoko Sato. Later, I joined to Venezuela National Team in kata, wich was a great honor.”

Nine (09) consecutive times, Shoko Sato Cup Champion in Kata (Shito Kai Venezuela) from 1990 to 98.

Seven (07) Pan American Podiums (PSKF):

• Cuba 1991, 2nd place Individual Kata and 3rd place Team Kata.
• Puerto Rico 1994, 3rd place Individual Kata.
• Puebla, México 1995. 1st place Individual Kata and 3rd place Team Kata.
• Monterrey, México 1998, 1st place in Individual Kata and 3rd place Team Kata.
• Habana, Cuba 1999. 2nd place Individual Kata.
• Guatemala 2001, 3rd place Individual Kata and 1st place Team Kata.
• Canadá 2012, Master Category 1st Place Individual Kata and 2nd place in Team Kumite.

Four (04) World Podiums (WSKF):

• Tokyo 1993, 3rd place in Team Kata,
• Mexico 1996, 2nd Place Team Kumite,
• Tokyo 2000, 2nd Place Team Kata,
• Moscow 2003, 3rd Place in Team Kata.