Suseki Shihan GoHo Wonho Chong 9th Dan is officially the Kaicho of Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Ohgokai. He is a direct student of Grand Master Kimura HekiHo of Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Heiho Honbu, Nagoya Japan and he also has a Dan qualification in Hokushin Itto Ryu Kenjutsu. In 1986, he received a Sandan qualification from the Zenkoku Iai-Do Renmei (The National Iai-Do Federation of Japan).

He has established branch dojos in Australia & New Zealand and South Korea is committed to the promotion of Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Iai-Do, the true arts of swordsmanship in other part of the world.

A major high point of his life has been as organiser of a 1988 event “The Grand Masters” commemorating Australia’s 200th Anniversary, which was endorsed by Australian Bicetennial Authority.

For over forty years Shihan GoHo Wonho Chong and his family have worked tirelessly to promote and teach Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Iai-Do. The students of Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Ohgokai appreciate the time Shihan has put into teaching them Iai-Do and are proud to have him as their teacher.

Following are details of Suseki Shihan GoHo Wonho Chong’s Qualifications

8th Dan Shihan 1985

1985 Martial Arts Name GOHO

Hokushin Soke Menjou 1997

1991 Hokushin Itto Ryu, Shodan

1986 All Japan Iaido Fed. 3rd Dan

Suseki Shihan 1997