Category: Hall of Fame

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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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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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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Cover Star: Dominique Valera

Arguably Europe’s best known Karate competitor of the 1960s and 1970s, Dominique Valera, a true legend of European Karate, dominated the tournament scene of the era. Fighting as a heavyweight he was a multiple French and European champion. Held in high regard, Black Belt Magazine named him one of Europe’s top ten fighters on numerous occasions. …

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Cover Star: Dave Hazard

Dave Hazard is a well-respected Shotokan Karate practitioner who began his training aged sixteen at the KUGB affiliated Blackfriars Karate Club, under the instruction of Keinosuke Enoeda. In 1972 Hazard was awarded his 1st Dan by Enoeda and was awarded his 2nd Dan in 1974. Upon the recommendation of Enoeda, Hazard travelled to Japan to train …

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Cover Star: Christophe Pinna

Christophe Pinna, a Shotokan stylist, is a multiple European and World Champion. Below are some of the magazine covers featuring the Frenchman, famed for his kicking ability.  October 1995  September 1996  June 1997   December 1997   November 2000  

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Cover Star: Chris Rowen

Chris Rowen is a former student of legendary Goju-ryu master, Gogen Yamaguchi. He is one of the few westerners to be awarded a tecahing license from Yamaguchi. Below are some of the magazine covers featuring Rowen.  February 1984  October 1986  September 1987  

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Cover Star: Frank Brennan

Frank Brennan is arguably the best karateka of his generation. A long time member of the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB), he is one of the few competitors to win numerous medals in both kumite and kata. Below are some of the magazine covers featuring this great martial artist. May 1980 1982 May 1986 …

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Cover Star: Steve Cattle

Steve Cattle has been described him as one of the best karateka to come out of the UK. Highly respected he was known for his exceptional timing and immense Karate knowledge. Below are some of the magazine covers featuring this talented martial artist. June 1977 1985 May 1990 April 1992 1995 May 1995

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Cover Star: Vic Charles

Vic Charles is one of the most recognizable faces in British Karate. He is the winner of multiple kumite titles. He has also featured on a number of magazine covers. February 1980 March 1982 October 1982 August 1987 August 1989 November 1989 April 1997  

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