My research began with the observation that, when teaching Karate based solely on competition, one can reach the point of no longer distinguishing the difference between the true defensive movements (rinto), those inserted in the kata to increase energy (rentan) and those that have only an educational function (hyoen). Furthermore, an excessive emphasis on the sporting aspect can also lead the practitioner to not understand the relationship between the study of fundamental techniques (kihon), forms (kata), personal defense (goshin) and real combat (jissen kumite).

In response to these problems, I used what I discovered in my research to develop a new training method based on a more efficient teaching system, with three special programs divided by skill levels based on the traditional knowledge that many experts believed lost.

The simplest curriculum, the Shotokan of the Japan Karate Association, coincides with the basic program. A little more complex, the Uchinadi, collects most of the technical program learned from the Funakoshi family and other important Masters of Okinawa. The highest program, the Ahnan Tomari-te, is composed of Okinawan “lost” kata, Chinese forms, techniques and many applications that come directly from the heirs of an ancient family of Taoist warrior monks, whose temple was located in Ahnan neighborhood in Fuzhou. This martial art was considered the most precious and sought after by the pioneers of ancient Karate. In summary, the missing link in Karate between China and Okinawa.

Although young, our academy born in Italy but already internationally recognized, is also distinguished by its openness of thought. In fact, despite the traditional approach, the ATKO allows an individual expression both by teachers and students, provided they respect each other.

Finally, in addition to training technicians and students through lessons and seminars open to all practitioners, ATKO also promotes the publication of books and lecture notes, holds courses on history and culture for teachers, emphasizing the ethical and spiritual aspects of Karate that are universal for all humanity.

If you are interested in hosting a technical seminar or a theoretical lesson, if you wish to participate in the presentation of my books “The Shotokan Stylistic System” or “The Great History of Karate” in which I have transcribed the history of kata and the true origins of Karate, or have questions to ask, do not hesitate to contact us!

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In 1997 I held my first personal defense course for law enforcement.

In 1999 I started studying Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kwa Chang and Qi gong always under the guidance of Paolo Bolaffio according to the double lineage of Sigung Ho Xuxiao and Shifu Gu Meisheng.

In 2000 I started writing articles on martial arts and resumed studying other styles of Karate. Furthermore, I started to deal with technical training and specific athletic training for Karate at federal level.

In 2003 I obtained a scholarship for historical research on Karate and, since 2005, I have dedicated myself full time to researching and spreading martial arts.

In 2007 I resumed traveling in a more intense way to study the origins of Karate, especially Shorin-ryu Matsubayashi that followed Takayoshi Nagamine, also experimenting with the Uechi-ryu of Kyohide Shinjo.

In 2008 I obtained the qualification of Master also in Makotokai Karate, of Superior Instructor in Tai Chi Chuan of the Yang family, so I started the practice of traditional Chinese weapons – the Bing Qi Shu of Wudang – under the guidance of Sigung Bolaffio and Okinawan Kobudo of the Matayoshi school under the guidance of Andrea Guarelli Sensei.

In 2009 I created a permanent home to the Budoshin H. association which I had founded in 1996 through the construction of the Budoshin Dojo in Carpi MO, Italy.

In 2012 I started studying Wing Chun Kuen with Andrea Bisaschi and my first meeting tookplace with the heirs of Ahnan Tomari-te according to the lineage of Grand Master Zhu Guan Peng and the Oyadomari family.

In 2015 I published my first book in two versions.

In 2016 I met Shihan Diane Luc Batigne, the most important female master student before Bruno De Michelis and then of Jean-Pierre Fischer. For over ten years, Diane was the greatest Italian-French kata and kumite champion who retired undefeated. I call her my personal muse, because it was she who pushed me towards independence and motivated my efforts to create a personal academy.

So, in 2017, I decided to abandon my training in Karate and internal martial arts within the MakotoKai school to become the European head of the AhnanTomari-te World Organization and I started an intense period of national and international seminars.

After various experiments, in 2019, I opted for absolute independence and I founded the Ahnan Tomari-te Karate-do Organization academy in which I play the role of international technical director.
In 2020 I have published one other book in English language: “The Great History of Karate“.

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