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| HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB |
Sensei Mike started karate in 1970 at York
Shotokan Karate club, where he gained his 1st
Dan in April 1973 with H Tomita (KUGB). After
training with most of the top UK and Japanese
instructors he was awarded his 2nd Dan in
August 1975, by Sensei Kanazawa. (SKI) at a
course held by Sensei Asano in Nottingham. As
chief instructor at the York karate club, during
the early 1980's, he became disillusioned with
the way politics was interfering with his training
and so decided to take a break from karate.
Towards the end of the 80's, Mike re-started his
training at Haxby Karate club where he went on
to gain his 3rd Dan in March 1993, then 4th Dan
in December 1999 and 5th Dan in June 2007,
all under Sensei Kato IJKA. His philosophy now
is no politics, only karate training and to train
with as many instructors as possible
Shotokan Karate club, where he gained his 1st
Dan in April 1973 with H Tomita (KUGB). After
training with most of the top UK and Japanese
instructors he was awarded his 2nd Dan in
August 1975, by Sensei Kanazawa. (SKI) at a
course held by Sensei Asano in Nottingham. As
chief instructor at the York karate club, during
the early 1980's, he became disillusioned with
the way politics was interfering with his training
and so decided to take a break from karate.
Towards the end of the 80's, Mike re-started his
training at Haxby Karate club where he went on
to gain his 3rd Dan in March 1993, then 4th Dan
in December 1999 and 5th Dan in June 2007,
all under Sensei Kato IJKA. His philosophy now
is no politics, only karate training and to train
with as many instructors as possible
Gude Sensei - (5th Dan) - Chief Instructor for Haxby
Karate club
Karate club
Sensei Ian started karate in 1977 at
Nothallerton karate club where, in November
1980, he gained his 1st Dan with Sensei
Asano (SKI). After moving to York in 1981, he
helped to set-up the Haxby Karate club and
now holds the position of instructor and
secretary. In September 1988, Sensei Kato
graded him to 2nd Dan and then in
December 1999, Sensei Ian obtained his 3rd
Dan, again with Sensei Kato.
Sensei Ian's philosophy on karate is kihon,
kihon and more kihon. You must be able to
perform the basics competently otherwise
the rest of your karate will suffer.
Nothallerton karate club where, in November
1980, he gained his 1st Dan with Sensei
Asano (SKI). After moving to York in 1981, he
helped to set-up the Haxby Karate club and
now holds the position of instructor and
secretary. In September 1988, Sensei Kato
graded him to 2nd Dan and then in
December 1999, Sensei Ian obtained his 3rd
Dan, again with Sensei Kato.
Sensei Ian's philosophy on karate is kihon,
kihon and more kihon. You must be able to
perform the basics competently otherwise
the rest of your karate will suffer.
Shaw Sensei - (3rd Dan) - Club Instructor &
treasurer
treasurer
SENIOR CLUB MEMBERS
Simon started training in 1995 at the young
age of 10. He trained for over 16 months at
Haxby Karate club and gained his 5th Kyu
(purple belt) before leaving. However, 10
years later he rejoined Haxby Karate club to
restart his training. After around six months,
he began grading again and in February
2009, gained his Black belt with Sensei Kato.
In March 2011, he graded to 2nd dan with
Kagawa Sensei..
Simon is keen to get involved in the
promotion of club along with assisting
Sensei Mike and Sensei Ian with the
instructing. Simon is passionate about the
future development of the club, his main
responsibilities are running and updating the
website and running the JKS York after
school programme in local primary schools
age of 10. He trained for over 16 months at
Haxby Karate club and gained his 5th Kyu
(purple belt) before leaving. However, 10
years later he rejoined Haxby Karate club to
restart his training. After around six months,
he began grading again and in February
2009, gained his Black belt with Sensei Kato.
In March 2011, he graded to 2nd dan with
Kagawa Sensei..
Simon is keen to get involved in the
promotion of club along with assisting
Sensei Mike and Sensei Ian with the
instructing. Simon is passionate about the
future development of the club, his main
responsibilities are running and updating the
website and running the JKS York after
school programme in local primary schools
Flint Sempai - (2nd Dan) - Assistant
Instructor and Club development officer
Instructor and Club development officer
Jim began his training in September 2007
with his daughter, Holly. Jim double graded
in his first ever grading to gain his 8th kyu in
February 2008. Jim took his Shodan grading
in 2011 and was awarded the grade by
Sensei Alan in September.
Jim has been very willing to assist in club
affairs almost from the moment he began
training with us. He is a vital part of the
administration and organisation of the club
and was elected as chairman in March 2011.
with his daughter, Holly. Jim double graded
in his first ever grading to gain his 8th kyu in
February 2008. Jim took his Shodan grading
in 2011 and was awarded the grade by
Sensei Alan in September.
Jim has been very willing to assist in club
affairs almost from the moment he began
training with us. He is a vital part of the
administration and organisation of the club
and was elected as chairman in March 2011.
Bamford Sempai - (1st Dan) - Club chairman
Lorraine has been with the club for many
years and has made good progress through
the grades. Lorraine began training back in
2006 and graded to 2nd Kyu in June 2011,
Lorraine is a crucial member who is
responsible for organising and promoting
the welfare and safety of the club. She has
also acquired the unofficial title of club Social
Secretary ensuring that the club has a social
life outside of the dojo.
years and has made good progress through
the grades. Lorraine began training back in
2006 and graded to 2nd Kyu in June 2011,
Lorraine is a crucial member who is
responsible for organising and promoting
the welfare and safety of the club. She has
also acquired the unofficial title of club Social
Secretary ensuring that the club has a social
life outside of the dojo.
Collins Sempai - (2nd kyu) - Club welfare
officer
officer
Club/Association instructors
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Tatsuhiko Asai Shihan (10th Dan) - The
Thunderous Storm
Asai Sensei was regarded as one of the
greatest karateka ever. He was fast,
flexible, dynamic and above all, powerful.
For such a small man, his strength was
extrodinary and a true representation of
the power of karate techniques. Asai
sensei was born in 1935 in Ehime,
Shikoku prefecture, Japan. He was the
eldest son of a policeman and from his
father, he learnt Judo and kendo. He also
practiced sumo and became very
proficient.
Thunderous Storm
Asai Sensei was regarded as one of the
greatest karateka ever. He was fast,
flexible, dynamic and above all, powerful.
For such a small man, his strength was
extrodinary and a true representation of
the power of karate techniques. Asai
sensei was born in 1935 in Ehime,
Shikoku prefecture, Japan. He was the
eldest son of a policeman and from his
father, he learnt Judo and kendo. He also
practiced sumo and became very
proficient.
However, when he was still only twelve he saw a real fight between a boxer and a
karateka on the streets of Japan. The karateka disabled the boxer with a single,
powerful kick. From that moment, Asai sensei vowed to follow the way. He was
greatly impressed with Takashuko university and so studied hard in order to pass
the entrance exam. He then went on to complete the instructors course. During his
time at the university he became the all Japan grand champion (winning kata and
kumite). He later became the Chief instructor of the JKA but due to political
rivalries, he left the JKA and formed his own association. Asai sensei is the
founder of the IJKA. He is also the founder of the Japan karate shotorenmei (JKS).
Sadly, Asai Sensei lost his battle with cancer on August 15th, 2006.
karateka on the streets of Japan. The karateka disabled the boxer with a single,
powerful kick. From that moment, Asai sensei vowed to follow the way. He was
greatly impressed with Takashuko university and so studied hard in order to pass
the entrance exam. He then went on to complete the instructors course. During his
time at the university he became the all Japan grand champion (winning kata and
kumite). He later became the Chief instructor of the JKA but due to political
rivalries, he left the JKA and formed his own association. Asai sensei is the
founder of the IJKA. He is also the founder of the Japan karate shotorenmei (JKS).
Sadly, Asai Sensei lost his battle with cancer on August 15th, 2006.
CLUB INSTRUCTORS
ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTORS
Chief Technical Director of the Japan Karate
Shotorenmei, Masao Kagawa sensei is
considered to be one of the best technicians
ever to have graduated from the infamous
JKA instructors’ course.
Having competed successfully both
nationally and internationally, winning
everything there was to be won; Kagawa
sensei now concentrates his efforts on the
JKS and the JKF national teams. Considered
to be one of the best instructors in Japan at
the present time, he is head coach for the
JKF national squad and chief instructors of
the JKS Hombu Dojo and JKS Instructor’s
Course. With support from the elite members
of JKS Hombu Dojo instructors and having
studied Asai Sensei’s karate for many years,
Kagawa sensei is well prepared to take the
JKS to its next level of development.
Shotorenmei, Masao Kagawa sensei is
considered to be one of the best technicians
ever to have graduated from the infamous
JKA instructors’ course.
Having competed successfully both
nationally and internationally, winning
everything there was to be won; Kagawa
sensei now concentrates his efforts on the
JKS and the JKF national teams. Considered
to be one of the best instructors in Japan at
the present time, he is head coach for the
JKF national squad and chief instructors of
the JKS Hombu Dojo and JKS Instructor’s
Course. With support from the elite members
of JKS Hombu Dojo instructors and having
studied Asai Sensei’s karate for many years,
Kagawa sensei is well prepared to take the
JKS to its next level of development.
Kagawa Sensei - (8th Dan) - Chief Technical
director JKS.
director JKS.
Alan started training in 1978 at Inverness
Karate Club, which had a reputation of being
one of the toughest in the country. Under the
guidance of senior sensei in Scotland, and
frequent visits by Kato sensei, Alan gained
shodan in 1984. Continued intensive training
was rewarded with nidan (’89), sandan (’94),
yondan (’98), godan (’03) and rokudan ('09).
From the beginning Alan had been a
member of Kodokai under the direction of
Kato sensei. This later became JKA (GB),
opening the students up to the international
JKA karate scene. Having already won JKA
national titles in both kata and kumite, Alan
was selected to compete in many
international championships, winning team
kumite at the European championships in
1995 and representing both Scotland and
Britain in three world championships (Dubai ’
90, South Africa ’93, Moscow ’96).
Karate Club, which had a reputation of being
one of the toughest in the country. Under the
guidance of senior sensei in Scotland, and
frequent visits by Kato sensei, Alan gained
shodan in 1984. Continued intensive training
was rewarded with nidan (’89), sandan (’94),
yondan (’98), godan (’03) and rokudan ('09).
From the beginning Alan had been a
member of Kodokai under the direction of
Kato sensei. This later became JKA (GB),
opening the students up to the international
JKA karate scene. Having already won JKA
national titles in both kata and kumite, Alan
was selected to compete in many
international championships, winning team
kumite at the European championships in
1995 and representing both Scotland and
Britain in three world championships (Dubai ’
90, South Africa ’93, Moscow ’96).
Campbell Sensei - (6th Dan) - Chairman JKS
GB & Ireland
GB & Ireland
In early 1997, disillusioned with the direction in which the JKA (GB) was
taking, Alan left the group. Already a professional karate instructor, his
numerous clubs, known collectively as Seibukan Karate Clubs, became
Seibukan Shotokan Karate Association. For 6 years Alan worked hard to
form a strong association boasting a fully sponsored squad which
travelled to Las Vegas in 2002 to compete in the Funakoshi World Open
Championships. Their hard work and the excellence of Alan’s instruction
were confirmed by the 8 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze medal tally. In 2003,
realising the advantages and opportunities of being with the JKS, Alan and
the SSKA joined the JKS (GB & Ireland). Alan now holds the position of
Chairman within the JKS (GB & Ireland) and teaches full time in the UK and
Europe.
taking, Alan left the group. Already a professional karate instructor, his
numerous clubs, known collectively as Seibukan Karate Clubs, became
Seibukan Shotokan Karate Association. For 6 years Alan worked hard to
form a strong association boasting a fully sponsored squad which
travelled to Las Vegas in 2002 to compete in the Funakoshi World Open
Championships. Their hard work and the excellence of Alan’s instruction
were confirmed by the 8 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze medal tally. In 2003,
realising the advantages and opportunities of being with the JKS, Alan and
the SSKA joined the JKS (GB & Ireland). Alan now holds the position of
Chairman within the JKS (GB & Ireland) and teaches full time in the UK and
Europe.
Langley Sensei - (5th Dan) - Technical
Director JKS GB & Ireland
Director JKS GB & Ireland
Scott has been practising martial arts since
the age of 5, however, he started his karate
career proper in 1986 under the instruction of
Howard Milson, a senior member of Kodokai
and one of the very few 5th dans in the UK at
the time. Scott trained hard with Howard and
Kato sensei and gained shodan in 1992.
After travelling to Japan with Kato sensei in
1993, Scott started university in Staffordshire
and trained on a daily basis with him. During
this time he assisted Kato sensei teaching
around the UK and Europe. Scott also
competed regularly; winning, both in kata and
kumite, the National Championships five
times, European Championships three
times, and the 1996 World Championships
in Moscow. Building on this success, Scott
travelled once more to Japan in 1997 and
started to train full time at the JKA (Asai
fraction) Hombu dojo.
the age of 5, however, he started his karate
career proper in 1986 under the instruction of
Howard Milson, a senior member of Kodokai
and one of the very few 5th dans in the UK at
the time. Scott trained hard with Howard and
Kato sensei and gained shodan in 1992.
After travelling to Japan with Kato sensei in
1993, Scott started university in Staffordshire
and trained on a daily basis with him. During
this time he assisted Kato sensei teaching
around the UK and Europe. Scott also
competed regularly; winning, both in kata and
kumite, the National Championships five
times, European Championships three
times, and the 1996 World Championships
in Moscow. Building on this success, Scott
travelled once more to Japan in 1997 and
started to train full time at the JKA (Asai
fraction) Hombu dojo.
Under constant pressure from the instruction of Asai, Abe, Yahara,
Kagawa, Isaka, Yamaguchi etc, Scott went from strength to strength and in
1998 was asked to enter the instructor’s course. Unfortunately, an injured
knee prevented this, so after considerable rehabilitation, Scott, along with
Inada, entered the course in 2000 and became the first instructor’s course
class of the newly formed Japan Karate Shotorenmei. Two intensive years
later, Scott graduated from the course and became the fifth non-Japanese
person ever to do so (JKA/JKS). Feeling it was time to move on and
encouraged by the hombu dojo to develop JKS karate, Scott moved to
Ireland. He now teaches full time at the JKS Ireland Hombu Dojo, with over
250 members, it is the only full time dojo in Ireland. He also teaches
regularly throughout Europe. He is Technical Director of the JKS (GB &
Ireland).
Kagawa, Isaka, Yamaguchi etc, Scott went from strength to strength and in
1998 was asked to enter the instructor’s course. Unfortunately, an injured
knee prevented this, so after considerable rehabilitation, Scott, along with
Inada, entered the course in 2000 and became the first instructor’s course
class of the newly formed Japan Karate Shotorenmei. Two intensive years
later, Scott graduated from the course and became the fifth non-Japanese
person ever to do so (JKA/JKS). Feeling it was time to move on and
encouraged by the hombu dojo to develop JKS karate, Scott moved to
Ireland. He now teaches full time at the JKS Ireland Hombu Dojo, with over
250 members, it is the only full time dojo in Ireland. He also teaches
regularly throughout Europe. He is Technical Director of the JKS (GB &
Ireland).
