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JSKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

The JSKA (Great Britian), whom we where members with sensei Charles Gidley 7th Dan, where bestowed the great honour of staging the JSKA 2008 World Championships, held at the Manchester Velodrome on the 22nd, 23th 24th August 2008.

Sensei Keigo Abe 9th Dan `JSKA` comes back to Oldham
Sunday 27th April 2008

Keigo Abe 8th Dan (from Japan)

Abe sensei became an instructor at the JKA in 1965 and in 1985; he became Director of Qualification and from 1990 Technical Director of the JKA Matsuno section. A position he held until retiring from the JKA on 31 January 1999.

He then founded Japan Shotokan Karate Association in Japan on the 10th February 1999. It is now one of the fastest growing Shotokan associations in the world.

Abe sensei, aided by his senior British Instructors. Sensei Charles Gidley 7th Dan JSKA and Sensei George Carruthers 7th Dan JSKA.

Congratulations! Sensie Emma on passing here 4th Dan Black Belt

Congratulations! Darren on passing 2nd Dan Black Belt

Congratulations! Gaz on passing 1st Dan Black Belt

Congratulations! Phill on passing 4th Dan Black Belt

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