Chief Instructor of the SKJF

Brian R. Fey - 7th Dan / Kyoshi

The Chief Instructor of the Japan ShotoJukuKai Dojo is O'Sensei Brian R. Fey Sr., Nanadan & Kyoshi (7th Dan - Master Of The Fine Arts).  O'Sensei Fey, a certified Japanese Yudansha, has studied Shotokan Karatedo & Kobudo for nearly 4 decades. 

Having trained directly with such notables such as - H. Kanazawa, H. Fujishima, O. Ozawa, T. Okano, T. Miyazaki, F. Demura, M. Takahashi & K. Funakoshi, O'Sensei Fey continues to share his own invaluable training experiences with his students today. 

Teaching professionally for more than 25 years, O'Sensei Fey also served as the Chief Instructor for the State University of New York Karatedo Club and the Technical Director for the USA ShotoKan KenKoJuku Koyu Kai.

Having last competed in the 5th SKIF World Championships held in Yokahama, Japan in 1994, O'Sensei Fey has retired from competition as a proven winner.  Over the last four decades, O' Sensei Fey has won many competitions and is now producing his own humble champions. 

In addition to his study of Karatedo, O'Sensei Fey also holds Yudansha (black belt) grades in Kobudo - ancient Japanese/Okinawa weaponry and has also studied Iaido - drawing and cutting with the Japanese sword.

            In addition to Karatedo, O'Sensei Fey has earned an Associates Degree in Administrative Management, a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, and a Master's Degree in Psychology also brings over 27 years of Law Enforcement experience onto the training floor. 

A Police Department Patrol Supervisor, O'Sensei is also a Firearms & Combat Tactics Instructor.  Having also served as a "Child Abuse Investigative Specialist" O'Sensei developed the Stranger Danger A.L.E.R.T. ™ Defense System course for children.  This increased focus on safety and awareness skills for children (adults too) is by far superior to any other level of training available anywhere.

Finally, O'Sensei Fey is also a noted author on both Japanese & Karatedo history.  Articles on both subjects have appeared in both Budo Dojo and Shotokan Karate magazines.