Shihan Isobe took his regular visit (teaching tour) to the southernmost state in Rio Grande
do Suｌ, Brazil where Branch Chief Henrique Martinicorena's Dojos are located from March 26th to April 2. In Porto Alegre and Guaiba, members trained two times a day which included all Kihon, Ido, Kata and Kumite.  The group was separated into two, general and advanced. The Ido training was unique by combining difficult techniques with change a of pace making these combinations highly advanced. He also conducted a black belt grading test and supervised the tournament in Viamao. After training Shihan Isobe enjoyed a traditional Churrascaria meal which has its origins in Rio Grande do Sul.