Sensei Eugene Kitney originally hails from South Africa, and this is where he gained most of his exposure to the Goju-Ryu style of Karate-Do. He ran two dojo in South Africa and assisted Leslie Barnett, Sensei as a Sempai in the Seiki Dojo in Durban. Eugene also served the South African and All African Karate-Do Goju-Kai as Webmaster of their official web site until his relocation to the United States in 2000.

Eugene-sensei serves the Roanoke / Salem community as a Pastor and member of the Clergy.