"Keiji Tomiyama is one of the icons of Japanese Karate. A direct student of founder Chojiro Tani, Mr. Tomiyama was chosen by Master Tani to spread the art according to the moral and ethical principals of the old Japanese traditions. Described as a teacher who gives as much as he demands, Mr. Tomiyama continues his dedicated task of spreading the message of his teacher around the world and living by the same Budo principles that fostered the spirits of the ancient warriors of Japan."