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Feb 05 2018
This week in history (5 February – 11 February)
On 5 February 1964 Vernon Bell received his 1st Dan from the Japan Karate Association’s (JKA), following the British Karate Federation (BKF) formally agreeing to become the JKA’s agents in Britain. This was an honorary grade, as Bell never took a grading examination. On 9 February 1929 Shotokan master Taiji Kase was born in Chiba, Japan. Kase …
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Feb 04 2018
Cover Star: Michael Milon
Widely regarded as a true legend in the world of tournament karate Michael Milon was one of the most famous and talented karateka of the late 1990s. Milon was considered an inovative competitor. His kata performances were characterized by quick, fluid and powerful techniques. Below are some of the magazine covers to feature Milon. June …
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Feb 02 2018
Cover Star: Masatoshi Nakayama
As the Cheif the Instructor of the Japan Karate Association (JKA) Masatoshi Nakayama oversaw the expansion of Shotokan Karate, from an art practiced only in Japan to an art practiced internationally by a diverse range of people. Below are are some of the magazine covers featuring the legendary master. 1965 January 1975 November 1982 November …
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Jan 31 2018
Cover Star: Toru Takamizawa
Toru Takamizawa is considered by many to be one of the best Japanese instructors to ever teach in the United Kingdom Described as an intelligent, technical instructor, his fluid precise techniques were an inspiration to his students. Below are some magazines featuring the quiet Wado-ryu master. February 1977 December 1978 April 1988 October 1998
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Jan 29 2018
This week in history (29 January – 4 February)
On 29 January 1962 one of the founders of the French Karate movement Jim Alcheik was assassinated, aged only 31. Alchiek widely regarded as one of the greatest martial artists to come out of Europe. He held a 4th Dan in Aikido, a 2nd Dan in Karate, a 2nd Dan in Kendo and a 3rd Dan …
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Jan 28 2018
Cover Star: Walter Seaton
A true pioneer of Karate in the United Kingdom, Walter Seaton was one of the first instructors to teach Karate to women at his Middlesbrough dojo. Described by his students as an inspirational instructor, he was among the first Wado-ryu black belts in the UK. Below are some of the magazine covers featuring this iconic …
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Jan 26 2018
Cover Star: Molly Samuel
Molly Samuel is arguably Britain’s most successful female competitor, winning multiple European and World titles. She was an integral part of the golden era of British Karate in the 1980s and 1990s, when Britain was one of the top Karate nations in the world. Below are some magazine covers featuring this great competitor. January 1993 February …
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Jan 24 2018
Cover Star: Eugene Codrington
Eugene Codrington was one of the great competitors of the 1970s, Nicknamed the ‘Cat’, he was a superb athlete noted for his evasiveness and his smooth gliding movement. The following covers feature this great competitor. February 1976 October 1978 1979 August 1991
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Jan 22 2018
This week in history (22 January – 28 January)
On 22 January 1964 the British Karate Federation (BKF) formally accepted the Japan Karate Association’s (JKA) invitation to become their agents in Great Britain, in response to a letter dated 19 December 1963. In the letter, written by Vernon Bell to Masatomo Takagi, the BKF agreed to the following terms with the JKA: The payment of …
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Jan 21 2018
Cover Star: Doug James
Considered one of the corner stones of British Karate, Doug James has been involved in Karate for over 50 years. He has been a competitor; a world class referee and judge. Below are a selection of magazine covers featuring James. December 1988 June 1991 April 1995 November 2001 2017
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