Weaponize your web

Filip Swennen, the head instructor of Rishinjuku karate in Belgium, is responsible for the international communications of Rishinjuku karate. He also teaches kickboxing at his SFDOJO gym and has experience in judo, kudo, shorinji kempo, several karate styles, iaido, naginata, and BJJ. Filip has a master’s degree in Japanese studies from the KULeuven University in Belgium. He did further studies at universities in Italy, Australia and Japan, including the International Budo University. He uses his knowledge of Japanese for karate research, as well as being a Japanese language instructor. He lived in Nigeria, Italy, U.S.A., Australia and Japan. Currently he lives with his wife, two daughters and two dogs in Belgium. He loves surfing and kite surfing. He also has a not-so-secret geek side, enjoying tabletop war games. His motto: “Be kind, be strong.”