Prof Sir Yoshiaki Sato M.D, Ph.D. has been awarded the “Charter Fellow of National Academy of Inventors” in recognition of his invention of revolutionary KAATSU methodology and philosophy.

KAATSU is a novel medical practice which is gaining worldwide recognition and accolades.

Professor Sir, Yoshiaki Sato M.D., Ph.D, FNAI who initially conducted experiments on himself to obtain empirical evidence. Followed by 4 decades of research on KAATSU, now holds 47 patents related to KAATSU medical practice.

National Academy of Inventors is a nonprofit organization compromising of international universities, government and non-governmental organizations and other institutions. Its primary goal is to grant recognition to great scientists, researchers and innovators. Currently there are 414 fellows recognised worldwide who are spread across over 150 institutions.

KAATSU practices uses a combination of computer controlled belts and machines to apply pressure to arms and legs and temporarily reduce blood flow. KAATSU training in particular has gained substantial popularity due to the ability to replicate the benefits of high intensity workouts while only engaging in low intensity workouts. Persons who engage in KAATSU training do not experience any of the difficulties of high intensity workouts such as pain or tissue damage.

KAATSU’s recognition around the world can be attributed simply to its potential to utilize drug and supplement free training methods and as a result, KAATSU research centres which formerly operated in the University of Tokyo, Japan, now operate in Harvard Medical School, USA and Jilin University, China as well. Furthermore, accredited Training Centres now operate in Denmark to offer certificate level courses to the Scandinavian country cluster, namely Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka granted investment approval for the establishment of KAATSU Highly Advanced Medical Technology Training Centre in Sri Lanka. The Chairman/ Director General, Mr. Dhammika Perera signed the agreement and formally presented the BOI Certificate of Registration to Dr. Jagath Seneviratne, the Managing Director of KAATSU Highly Advanced Medical Technology Training Centre (Pvt) Ltd.

It is indeed a significant event for students all over the world, as the establishment of the university would provide an opportunity for them to receive an unparalleled higher education. The Founder and Chancellor of kiu, Professor Sir Yoshiaki Sato is the inventor of the KAATSU Training method which is currently being adopted by many countries in the world. Thus, KIU is expected to provide KAATSU teaching and training methodology for students through the graduate and undergraduate programs it offers.

KIU is expected to have about 300 international students for the initial intake. Mr. M. A. Ariyaratna, Director of KAATSU Highly Advanced Medical Training Centre stated that the institution will be mainly focusing on enrolling students from Japan and other Asian Pacific countries.

Many of the lecturers are expected to be Japanese nationals as well as Sri Lankans trained in Japan.

KIU is now under construction in Sri Lanka and it is the sincere desire of the founder/chancellor of KIU and the inventor of KAATSU Training method, Professor Yoshiaki Sato to continuously make every effort to develop the KAATSU Training further, hoping that it would contribute to the health of all people in the world.