Lineage
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Dr. Chitose Tsuyoshi
October 18, 1898 - June 6, 1984
Ju-Dan (10th Degree Black Belt)

FOUNDER Chito-ryu Karate-do
Began training under Arakaki Seisho in 1905.
Began medical practice in 1932
Named his style of karate Chito-ryu 1948

William J. Dometrich, Hanshi
March 15, 1935 - March 22, 2012
Kyu-Dan (9th Degree Black Belt) 
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Founder United States Chito Kai
Began study of Karate in 1952
Founded USCK in 1967

Linda Gage
Go-Dan (5th Degree Black Belt) Chito Ryu Karate
Ni-Dan MJER

Founder Charlottesville Budokan 
Began study of Karate in 1994