Iwao Hazuki ) is the father of Ryo Hazuki and the owner of the Hazuki Dojo. At the Hazuki Dojo Iwao teaches Martial Arts to his son and also live-in student, Masayuki Fukuhara. Not much is known about Iwao's wife except that she died when Ryo was quite young. He is held in high regard within the community because of his devotion to the martial arts.