The above organization is officially recognized as a full member and local branch of Nippon Karate Do Kai and Shito-Ryu International Karate Do Kai from the headquarters of them in Japan.
The Yudansha (black belt holders) listed below have been awarded certificates by the following Soke of Nippon Karate Do Kai and Shito-Ryu International Karate Do Kai.

Kenwa Mabuni, Soke & Founder
Kenzo Mabuni, 2nd Soke
Tsukasa Mabuni, 3rd Soke

Shihan

Miho Davis


Davis Karate Academy (Feilding)
Head Instructor: Kirk Alexander
13 Camden St., Feilding, Manawatu
New Zealand
http://shitoryu.nz/

Yudansha : Date Menjo Issued

3rd Dan
Jamie Miers : 08/02/2015
Dahnyelle Rogan : 08/02/2015
Corey Rogan : 07/23/2017
Kirk Alexander : 07/23/2023
Tayla Murray-Woon : 07/28/2024
Connor Alexander : 07/26/2025

2nd Dan
Samiuela Mafi : 08/02/2015
Wade Bennett : 07/23/2017
Ryan Bennett : 07/28/2019
Tim Woon : 07/28/2019
Drew Bennett : 07/23/2023
Lauren Alexander : 07/26/2025
Daniel Gainey : 07/26/2025

1st Dan
Hoani Ponga : 07/31/2011
Te Poutahi Ponga : 07/31/2011
Heather McGinty : 06/01/2012
Ian Lewell : 07/28/2013
Isahya Hunter : 08/02/2015
Bradley Lambert : 08/02/2015
Jessie Jukes : 07/28/2019
Balazs Ponikli : 07/23/2023
Zac Bailey : 07/26/2025
Micaela Wald : 07/26/2025