Shihan Stephen Xepapas
(6th Dan)
Tora Shotokan Karate Do Founder and Chief Instructor
Dojo Kun
Seek perfection of character!
Be faithful!
Endeavour!
Respect others!
Refrain from violent behaviour!
Shihan Stephen Xepapas
Frank Hussey
Sensei Frank Hussy
Frank started karate training with the Japan Karate Association in Ottawa Canada in 1958. In 1965 he moved to Vancouver and continued training with the JKA under Sensei Yamashiro until graded to ShoDan in July 1982 by the late Sensei Masatoshi Nakayama head of the JKA. He received his NiDan from Sensei Toru Yamaguchi in July 1985.
Frank was fortunate that his work took him frequently to Los Angeles which provided opportunities to train with Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama and to Japan for training at the JKA Honbu dojo. A grading to SanDan by Sensei Asai followed six years later in June 1991.
Sensei Frank Hussy
Frank moved to Tasmania in 1992 and began training with Sensei Steve Xepapas and has remained with Zanshin Shotokan now Tora Shotokan. He was graded to YonDan in October 2003.
He is a Level 1 karate coach under the Australian National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS), a National Judge under the Australian Karate Federation and a Level 2 Sports Administrator.
Frank has been President of the Australian Karate Federation Tasmania since it was formed in 1995.
