Dale Benson

7th Dan, Shuri-ryu - Chief Instructor

Mr. Dale Benson started training karate in Wisconsin in 1971. Two years later, after having met Grandmaster Trias, he moved to Arizona so he could train with the Grandmaster himself, who has been Mr. Benson's greatest inspiration. Mr. Benson has taken all elements of karate (physical, mental, and spiritual) and incorporated them into every segment of his life, now in charge of his own executive search firm.

Mr. Benson was instrumental in the International Training Seminars held annually by O'Sensei Trias. His expertise was invaluable for not only O'Sensei also for the participants. His close relationship with O'Sensei allowed him to be a part of the inner principles of Shuri-ryu. He continues to teach privately with a small group of dedicated students. Mr. Benson is a nationally known competitor, instructor, and he has fought full contact Koshiki Karate in the US and Japan. Further Mr. Benson was the Chief Instructor at the USKA Headquarters, his leadership, knowledge, and experience was a tremendous asset to O'Sensei and to Shuri-ryu. Mr. Benson was inducted to the Trias International Society.

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