7th Dan Black Belt · Shihan · Founder of the Tanzania Martial Arts Association · Executive Chairman of SKSA International with dojo headquarters in Texas, USA.
Kyoshi Dady Kassim is a martial arts master with a wealth of experience and knowledge. With 35 years in the field, he has dedicated his life to the study and practice of martial arts. He began his journey in 1987 with Shotokan Karate and has since attained the rank of 7th Dan Black Belt and the prestigious Shihan title. He has also trained in boxing and kickboxing, making him a well-rounded martial artist.
Kyoshi Dady is the founder of the Tanzania Martial Arts Association and his dedication to the discipline earned him a Master of Arts certificate in 2014. He has trained under the renowned Hanshi Shalom Avitan from Israel, a 10th Dan, in self-defense techniques and imparted his knowledge to security companies in Zanzibar and Arusha. In 2019, he received his Kapap/Krav Maga instructor certificate under FIMA East Africa Kapap Representative Master Jean Bruneau Laurette.
Kyoshi Dady has a passion for teaching and has shared his knowledge with police officers, security personnel, the Tanzanian Reserve Force Army, as well as civilians for over a decade. He opened his first dojo in 1996 and now runs nineteen martial arts schools, with 24 trainers, 40 black belts, and over 500 students. Today, he directs his international dojo headquarters in Texas, USA as Executive Chairman of SKSA International (27 member countries).
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Through decades of hosting championships, referee clinics, and elite black belt gradings, Kyoshi Dady has led martial artists onto international podiums.
His leadership as Executive Chairman of SKSA International connects dojos across 27 nations spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Initiated formal traditional Shotokan Karate training in Arusha, beginning an enduring commitment to physical and mental discipline.
Founded his primary dojo, laying the foundation for what would expand into nineteen schools nationwide.
Formally recognized with a Master of Arts certification for his academic and practical contributions to martial arts education.
Certified under Master Jean Bruneau Laurette (FIMA East Africa Kapap Representative), integrating close-quarter defense into his teaching.
Assumed the role of Executive Chairman of SKSA International, transitioning its global headquarters to Texas, USA across 27 countries.
Directing international training from Texas, USA, guiding 500+ students, and organizing martial arts tourism camps across Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.
Training with premier international instructors to elevate standards globally.
Master of Israeli tactical defense and classical martial arts. Personally instructed Kyoshi Dady in advanced combative close-quarters applications, which were subsequently adapted to train professional security personnel and defense units.
FIMA East Africa Kapap Representative who trained directly under global Kapap pioneer Avi Nardia. Issued Kyoshi Dady's certified instructor credentials in 2019, providing cutting-edge civilian protection and defense methods.
"Njia ya Mpiganaji" — The Way of the Warrior in Swahili culture.
Stillness under pressure, emotional calmness in adversity, and the wisdom to prioritize resolution over conflict.
Daily conditioning, structural balance, swift footwork, and precise striking honed across decades of repetition.
Humility, relentless determination, and an unwavering respect for students, peers, and opponents.