Koei-Kan Karate-Do first found its way to the United States in 1956. Edward Kaloudis, a direct pupil of system founder, Eizo Onishi, began teaching in New York City at that time. Eventually, in 1965, he opened the first fixed dojo in Clifton, New Jersey, still in operation to this day.

Shihan Frost and Shihan Sabat

Sensei Jack Sabat, pupil of Shihan Brian Frost (1952-2009) since 1971, brought Koei-Kan from Michigan to the West Coast in the early 1980's, opening a dojo in Santa Barbara. In 1992 he opened another dojo in San Luis Obispo. Koei-Kan has maintained a constant presence in San Luis Obispo since that time. Since 2007 it has operated as a full-time professional dojo under the directorship of Sensei Rhodes.

Currently on the West Coast there are Koei-Kan dojo in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Bellevue, Washington, all under the directorship of Shihan Sabat. There are many other dojo throughout the United States, a list of which is available on the main Koei-Kan website; many other Koei-Kan Yudansha teach privately.

Shihan Frost and Shihan Sabat

Instructors

Sensei Larry Rhodes, San-Dan

Chief instructor Larry Rhodes came to martial arts rather late in life, beginning his study of Koei-Kan in his mid-forties in 1995. A pupil of Shihan Jack Sabat, he has practiced his discipline consistently since then, earning his third-degree black belt in 2010. He continues to train with Sensei Sabat on a regular basis.

Sensei Roy Ogden, San-Dan

An attorney in private practice, Roy Ogden has continued to teach and train since first joining Koei-Kan in 1995. He currently conducts a morning fitness class, in addition to teaching during evening classes.

Sensei Mark Roberts, Sho-Dan

Longest-standing seito of Sensei Ogden and Rhodes, Cal Poly English Lecturer Mark Roberts earned his black belt in 2010. He conducts a fitness class Tuesday evenings.