Kenkojuku Sugimoto ran AAU Karate tournaments in the State of Florida. He sponsored annual Kenkojuku tournaments which were held at FIU (Florida International University). In the early nineties, he received 6th Dan from the All Japan Karate-do Federation (JKF) and received the title shihan. Sugimoto also holds 7th Dan in the World Karate Federation (WKF). Sugimoto has spread Kenkojuku Shotokan style of karate to the United States, Europe, South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Sugimoto has had close relationships and given certifications to several Shotokan kenkojuku Dojos in Latin America. Presently Sugimoto teaches in South Dade County and at the
Cindy Ryu licenses, to keep commerce moving. Another reinstated exemption of martial arts instructions from sales tax. http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/roster/rep-cindy-ryu/ Cindy Ryu Cindy Ryu is an American politician of the Democratic Party. She is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 32nd district. She is the first Korean American female to be a mayor in the United States. Rep. Ryu is the chair of the House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee. She also chairs the House Members of Color Caucus and Overseas Korean Politicians Council. Rep. Cindy Ryu represents the 137,000 citizens of the 32nd Legislative District, which includes