 Due to the retirement of Unno and a loss of contact with Yoseikan Japan around 2001 instructor Roy Hebden approached Hiroo Mochizuki to reconfirm the club's loyalty to the parent organisation.Yoseikan Budo Australia became directly affiliated to the Yoseikan World Federation, now the WYF, in 2002.Yoseikan Budo also remains affiliated to the Australian Karate Federation.