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Serge Serfati, the founder

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Hyoshi® was created around ten years ago by Serge Serfati. Serge holds a 2nd degree State diploma as a Karate-do teacher, a 7th dan black belt and is a Federal expert.
  • 1980 to 1992: member of the French team
  • 1977 o 1992: captain of the SIK team (Sporting International Karate), European dojo
  • Twice winner of the French Cup in 1981 and 1990 in individual event
  • 6 times winner of the French Cup 1984-1990 in team event
  • 17 times French champion 1981-1990 in team and individual events
  • Vice champion of Europe 1982, individual and team
  • Bronze medal, European championships 1980
  • Bronze medal, French internationals 1986
  • Winner of individual event, French internationals 1987
  • 5 times European champion in individual and team events, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1992
  • 2 bronze medals in individual and team events at 1984 world championships
  • Bronze medal at 1983 World Cup
  • Silver medal, individual at 1985 World Games
  • World Champion Maccabi Games (Israel) 1981
  • Runner up to world champions, team event, 1986

Professional achievements

  • Jeunesse et Sports Gold medal in recognition for services
  • Golden Arch for best French fighter

Federal responsibilities

  • 2000-2005: Responsible for grades in the Paris league of the FFKDA (French Karate Federation and Associated Disciplines)
  • Head of Karate-Jutsu for Paris area at the FFKDA
  • Head of training for jury members for FFKDA grade exams
  • Member of federal jury for State diplomas in karate-do at FFKDA
  • Member of national jury for grades
  • Federal adviser to Champagne-Ardennes league
  • Federal adviser to Bourgogne league
  • Federal adviser to Dauphiné-Savoie league
  • Technical director of the IAM (Martial Arts Institute) in Paris, 13th arrondissement

Professional responsibilities

  • Former Paris fireman
  • Head of training at the EIS (Ecole Inter-Armée des Sports), Joinville battalion
  • Expert trainer for the Presidential Security Group (GSPR)
  • Head of fire security group specialised in high buildings (2nd degree Diploma in high-building fire safety)
  • Physical coach for fire safety groups for the GAN tower
  • Coaching for companies, Sportif et Mental, coaching sessions (with James Collignon)
  • Speaker at a seminar on martial arts and citizenship for the Marne General Council
  • Speaker at a seminar on team cohesion and performance management for Auvergne Regional Council
  • Speaker at a seminar on the spirit of martial arts and business ethics for Renault V.I..
  • Speaker at a seminar on adversity and the ability to adapt for Mustela
  • Spoke on percussion techniques for combat with the Belgian Aikido Federation
  • Head of Hyoshi Consulting

Other activities

  • Composer registered with the SACEM (French society of music composers and publishers)
  • Organiser of martial arts shows
  • 2001: Musical opening of the Gala for the France-USA international meeting in Montpellier.
  • Since 2000: official composer for the French Karate Federation
  • 2000: Composed and released the CD Kage Musha (backed by the FFKAMA for use in official competitions). The album was used at the following events:
  • July 2006: opening of the Saint-Denis athletics meeting
  • August 2006: Herculis; musical opening of the International athletics meeting at Monaco
  • 20 June 2003: Illustration for a play at the Espace Béjart for the 6th Gala of the Ecole du Dragon Bleu
  • 2000: Presentation of the 50 nations at the Paris Open
  • Musical opening at all French karate championships
  • 1997: Musical illustration for the Festival of Martial Arts at Paris Bercy
  • Composer and percussionist for martial arts shows
  • Inauguration of the Charléty stadium, Paris