Abu Sufian Haider

• Chief Instructor: Shotokan Karate & Okinawa Kobudo (RSMA)
• Chief Advisor: Bangladesh Shotokan Karate-do Association (Kyokai)
• Ranking Officer & Senior Instructor: American Shotokan Association (ASA)
• Certified Instructor: Okinawa Budo Kenkyukai (OkiBuKai)

Abu Sufian Haider is a founding member of Rising Sun Dojo and serves as its Chief Instructor for Shotokan Karate and Okinawa Kobudo. With over 30 years of dedicated study and practice, he holds the rank of 6th Dan / Shihan in Shotokan Karate-do, 4th Dan in Okinawa Kobudo, and 2nd Dan in Mukushin Ryu Bujutsu.

He currently serves as the Chief Advisor for the Bangladesh Shotokan Karate-do Association (Kyokai), where he promotes technical excellence, discipline, and unity among practitioners nationwide.

Throughout his martial arts journey, Haider Sensei has trained under numerous senior masters and expanded his expertise through the study of Judo and Aikido. He also contributed to the development of the Bangladesh Army team by serving as a Judo Instructor.

Affiliations & Certifications

• Certified Instructor: Okinawa Budo Kenkyukai (OkiBuKai)
• Certified Blackbelt: Japan Budo International Federation
• Member: Kokusai Budoin Renmei (International Martial Arts Federation of Japan)
• Member: Gima-ha Shotokan Ryu Association (Japan)
• Member: International Karate Kobudo Federation (IKKF)

A lifelong student of budo, Haider Sensei is deeply engaged with the rich histories, philosophies, and evolution of traditional martial arts, as well as the teachings of past masters who continue to inspire modern practice.

Entrepreneurial Contribution

Founder of Dojos.info, an online Dojo Finder service established in 2004. The platform features over 35,000 martial arts schools worldwide and helps enthusiasts locate dojos across the globe.

Mission & Vision

Haider Sensei is dedicated to:

• Promoting the benefits of traditional martial arts training
• Developing the next generation of leaders
• Instilling the values of discipline, respect, humility, and perseverance

Haider Sensei is also a noted Tech Entrepreneur and Leadership/Career Coach. Learn more about him at abusufianhaider.com.