Shotokan Karate Black Belt Academy
Congratulations to Logan for coming first in kumite at the Randolph Williams Memorial Competition in Milton Keynes on Saturday 9th June 2012.
Well done also to all who took part.
Kumite / competition training is at Roundwood Park School on Wednesdays, open to all grades.
Well done to our newest black belts who after years of hard training and a five hour examination have achieved their Shodan grade.
David Long, Hemel Hempstead
Ryan Badger, Milton Keynes
Main Hall, Harpenden Leisure Centre, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2HU
| Existing Belt | Kyu |
| Tiny Tigers – 12:30pm – 1:30pm | |
|---|---|
| White | |
| Blue Stripe | |
| Orange Stripe | |
| Red Stripe | |
| Yellow Stripe | |
| Green Stripe | |
| Purple Stripe | |
| Brown Stripe | |
| 1:45pm – 3:00pm | |
| White | N/A |
| Blue | 10th |
| Orange | 9th |
| Red | 8th |
| Yellow | 7th |
| Green | 6th |
| Purple | 5th |
| Purple & White | 4th |
| Brown | 3rd |
| 12:30pm – 3:00pm | |
| Brown & Single White | 2nd Ho |
| Brown & Double White | 2nd |
| Brown & Single Red | 1st Ho |
Call Brian on 07737 034 354
Shihan Akio Minakami
Born and raised in Tokyo, Akio Minakami began his formal martial arts training at age 7 under the 9th Degree Kodokan Judo Black Belt, Takagi Sensei. Minakami moved to the United States in 1967. He won 5 Gold Medals at the 1974 All Japan Karate Championships.
In 1983 Minakami received his Shihan Certificate (6th Degree Black Belt) from the governing body for karate in Japan, the Japan Karate Federation (JKF – formally FAJKO). Shihan Minakami was the first individual ever to receive a unanimous passing grade, meaning all 11 Masters representing the 4 major styles on the examining board gave him their approval.
He then repeated this remarkable achievement when he graded for 7th Dan. This is an amazing feat for which he will always be known. Minakami is also a Black Belt in Judo, and a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kendo.
He is regarded as one the finest Karate instructors in the world and currently teaches many International Champions. He is fluent in English and able to communicate concepts and philosophies clearly. He is friendly, approachable and an inspiration to karate practitioners of every level and style.
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