SKSA USA HQ · 50+ Member Countries · Est. 1987

The Art of Strength. The Legacy of Grand Mastery.

Meet GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim — 8th Dan Black Belt (Hachidan), Grand Master Kyoshi, and founder of the Tanzania Arusha Martial Arts Federation (TAMF). As Executive Chairman of SKSA International USA HQ (Texas), he unites over 50 member countries worldwide, bridging nearly four decades of elite combat mastery with the majestic wilderness of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti.

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GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim high kick mastery

Lions resting in Serengeti National Park

8th Dan

Black Belt (Hachidan)
Grand Master Kyoshi

8th Dan Black Belt (Hachidan)

GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim

50+ Global Member Countries

Tanzania Arusha Martial Arts Federation (TAMF)

SKSA International Executive Chairman — Texas USA

FIMA Ambassador of Israeli Martial Arts

Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame Master of the Year

FIMA Instructor of the Year

19 Schools & 500+ Students

Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Expeditions

GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim Official Portrait

8th Dan · Grand Master · Kyoshi

OVER THREE DECADES OF MARTIAL ARTS EXCELLENCE

Where Ancient Discipline Meets Natural Majesty

GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim is an internationally recognized martial arts master with nearly four decades of experience, dedication, and leadership. He began his martial arts journey in 1987 with Shotokan Karate and has since attained the prestigious rank of 8th Dan Black Belt (Hachidan) and the title of Grand Master (GM) Kyoshi.

He is the founder of the Tanzania Arusha Martial Arts Federation (TAMF). His lifelong dedication to martial arts education earned him a Master of Arts Certificate in 2014. He established his first dojo in 1996, laying the foundation for an extensive martial arts network that grew to 19 martial arts schools, 24 instructors, 40 black belts, and more than 500 students.

Passionate about teaching and developing future generations, GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim has trained police officers, security personnel, members of the Tanzanian Reserve Force Army, and civilians. Today, he serves as Executive Chairman of SKSA International USA HQ, headquartered in Texas, United States, representing an international organization with over 50 member countries worldwide.

1987

Journey Began

8th Dan

Black Belt (Hachidan)

50+

Member Nations

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WORLD-CLASS RECOGNITION

International Honors & Hall of Fame Awards

Acknowledging decades of dedication to promoting martial arts excellence, international cooperation, and professional leadership.

2022

Federation of Israeli Martial Arts (FIMA)

FIMA Ambassador of Israeli Martial Arts

GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim received recognition as an Ambassador of Israeli Martial Arts from FIMA, acknowledging his dedication to promoting martial arts, international cooperation, and professional development.

2022

Action Martial Arts Mega Weekend Hall of Fame · New Jersey, USA

Master of the Year Award

Honored with the prestigious Master of the Year Award at the Action Martial Arts Mega Weekend Hall of Fame in New Jersey, USA, recognizing his achievements, leadership, and contributions to the international martial arts community.

2023

Federation of Israeli Martial Arts (FIMA)

FIMA Instructor of the Year Award

Received the Instructor of the Year Award from the Federation of Israeli Martial Arts (FIMA), recognizing his continued excellence and superior standard in martial arts instruction and self-defense development.

2023

Action Martial Arts Mega Weekend Hall of Fame · New Jersey, USA

Master of the Year Award (Consecutive)

Celebrated for the second consecutive year at the Action Martial Arts Mega Weekend Hall of Fame in New Jersey, USA, cementing his global status among elite international masters and leaders.

VERSATILE MASTERY

Combat Disciplines Refined Over Decades

Throughout his career, GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim has studied Shotokan Karate, self-defense, boxing, and kickboxing, developing extensive knowledge across multiple martial arts disciplines.

01 / DISCIPLINE

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Traditional Shotokan Karate

The deep foundation since 1987. Kihon, Kata, and Kumite taught with spiritual and physiological exactness across his Texas headquarters, TAMF dojos, and international network.

02 / STRIKING

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Boxing & Kickboxing

High-intensity footwork, defensive head movement, and devastating striking power to build world-class reaction speeds and physical conditioning.

03 / COMBATIVE

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Kapap & Krav Maga

Certified in 2019 under Master Jean Bruneau Laurette (FIMA East Africa Kapap Representative). Close-quarters combat, tactical situational awareness, and civilian defense.

04 / DEFENSE

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Tactical Security Operations

Trained directly under 10th Dan Hanshi Shalom Avitan (Israel). Trusted by Tanzanian Reserve Force Army, national police units, and professional security firms in Zanzibar and Arusha.

AUTHENTIC COMBAT LINEAGE

Trained Under Renowned Global Masters

Technical knowledge and teaching expertise sharpened under world-renowned authorities in Israel and Mauritius.

ISRAEL · SHOTOKAN KARATE & SELF-DEFENSE

Hanshi Shalom Avitan

10th Dan Black Belt · Renowned Israeli Master

A distinguished Israeli martial arts master and 10th Dan Black Belt. GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim (8th Dan) trained personally under Hanshi Shalom Avitan in traditional Shotokan Karate, advanced self-defense techniques, and practical combat applications. Through this training, he further developed his technical knowledge, teaching expertise, and practical defensive skills, which he subsequently shared with professional security personnel and defense units in Tanzania, including Zanzibar and Arusha.

MAURITIUS · KAPAP & KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENSE

Master Jean Bruneau Laurette

FIMA East Africa Kapap Representative

Master Jean Bruneau Laurette trained under internationally recognized Kapap pioneer Avi Nardia. In 2019, GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim (8th Dan) received his Kapap/Krav Maga Instructor Certification under Master Laurette. In 2022, he received an official Martial Arts Instructor Certificate and Lifetime Membership from the Federation of Israeli Martial Arts (FIMA), alongside his recognition as Ambassador of Israeli Martial Arts.

Karate · Safari · Kilimanjaro

ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPEDITIONS

Train Under the Shadow of Africa's Roof

Why train inside ordinary walls when you can practice Katas overlooking the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, or focus your breath amidst the sunlit savannas of the Serengeti?

GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim curates tailor-made cultural, wildlife safari, and martial arts training journeys for international martial artists, travelers, and teams. From northern national parks to Zanzibar’s turquoise beaches, you experience Tanzania through the authentic guidance of a true Master.

✓ 5-Day Northern Tanzania Karate & Cultural Immersion Camps
✓ 10-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari + Martial Arts Retreat
✓ Zanzibar Coastal Kapap & Practical Self-Defense Escapes

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Active Adventure

Kilimanjaro Trails

High-altitude conditioning and trail training right on the northern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Wildlife Wonder

Serengeti Safari

Watch lions, leopards, and elephants roam freely between your elite martial arts sessions.

Global Honors

International Renown

Learn from an internationally recognized teacher celebrated across more than 50 nations.

"His lifelong mission is to promote martial arts excellence, discipline, respect, unity, international cooperation, and the development of future generations of martial artists."

— GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim · 8th Dan Black Belt · Founder, TAMF · Executive Chairman, SKSA USA HQ

"Kuelewa sanaa ya vita, lazima ujitolee kikamilifu na kujenga nidhamu thabiti."

BY THE NUMBERS

An Unrivaled Global Legacy

8th Dan

Black Belt Rank (Hachidan)

50+

SKSA Member Countries

Schools in Network

500+

Dedicated Students

Black Belts Produced

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP

Train with a True Grand Master in the USA or Tanzania

Whether training directly at the Texas dojo headquarters, organizing tactical security instruction, or planning an unforgettable martial arts and safari journey in Tanzania — GM Kyoshi Daddy Kassim welcomes you.

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