Dojo Instructor

Oscar Silvera

Shotokan Black Belt – 5th Dan

Silvera Sensei is the chief Instructor in Karate of the International Budo Ryokukai in Michigan.

A direct student of Katzumi Niikura, Sensei; 8th Dan in Karate & 5th Dan in Aikido, founder of the the International Budo Ryokukai. 

He has trained in variety of Martial Arts; such as Iaido, Aikido, Taekwondo, Judo, Ju Jutsu, Krav Maga, Tai chi, Kickboxing, Kung fu and Kudo. His martial arts training started back in 1984 and opened his first dojo in 1988, in Lima-Peru. Currently holds 5th Dan in Karate, Black Belt Dan in Iaido, and in Tae Kwon Do. Silvera Sensei offers insights into the relationships between various martial arts and the effective training methods found in those arts. 

Silvera Sensei’s International Awards: 

• Japan Karate Shoto Federation Pan American 2010 Kata Champion
• Japan Karate Shoto Federation Pan American 2010 Kumite Champion (Silver Medal)