Albert C. Church, Jr.
Nippon Kobudo Kamishin Ryu
Head Family
1930-1980


Kanban
(Teaching Authorization Sign)
Shogo Kuniba,
Ryukyu Karate-do Motobu-ha,
Nippon Karate-do Shito Ryu,
Head Family,
presented Church sensei with this kanban prior to his return to the states in 1969.


Translation:
Seishin-kai
World Karate-do Federation

Kanagawa Prefectural Headquarters

Albert C. Church, Jr. President
Shogo Kuniba Sensei
Standing next to Church sensei's kanban
Japan, 1969
This teaching authorization sign that was issued to Church sensei named him as the Kanagawa Prefectural leader of the Seishinkai.





Hakko Ryu Soke Okuyama's Teaching Authorizaion support of Church.
Presented to Church
Japan, 1969
Soke Okuyama's sponsorship as an honorary kaicho of the World Jujutsu Federation.
Presented to Church
Japan, 1969




Shihan, Karatedo
Motobu-ha Shitoryu Seishinkai
Awarded by Hayashi Teruo