Shihan Akio Minakami UK Tour 2007
We are very pleased to announce Shihan Minakami’s UK tour details.
Shihan Minakami’s karate and kobudo are extraordinary, his powerful style is natural, flowing and very rare indeed. Shihan is a true karate master, he is a gentleman and an amazing teacher. Do not miss this chance to train with him, I have trained with shihan for several years and he never ceases to amaze me with his martial arts knowledge and ability.
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Shihan Minakami began his formal martial arts training at age 7. He belonged to the Jujitsu/Kodokan Judo school under Takagi Sensei. Takagi Sensei was a 9th Degree Kodokan Black Belt.
Shihan Minakami came to the United States in 1963. During his first years in America, Shihan Minakami made a name for himself as an outstanding karate man. By age 21 he was the first man ever to win both Kata and Kumite at the All Hawaii Championships.
His most outstanding accomplishments include winning 5 Gold Medals at the Hayashi-Ha Shitoryu-Kai International Championships and 5 Gold Medals at the All Japan Karate Championships. He was also the first man ever to win 5 Gold Medals (every division possible) at the AAU National Championships.
In 1983 Minakami received his Shihan Certificate - 6th Degree Black Belt from both Hayashi-Ha Shitoryu-Kai and from the Federation of All Japan Karatedo Organization - FAJKO. The Federation of All Japan Karatedo Organization is the governing body for Karate in Japan. 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. This is an amazing honour for which he will always be known.
Today, shihan Minakami holds the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt
Dates Times and Venues
Friday 21st September
Biggleswade Recreation Centre
Gymnasium 7pm-9pm
Saturday 22 September
Shenley Brookend Leisure Centre
Shenley Brookend
Milton Keynes
Gymnasium 11am-1pm
3pm-5pm
Sunday 23rd September Sunday 23rd September
St Peters School Roundwood Park School
Huntingdon Harpenden
Gymnasium 11am-1pm Gymnasium 5.30pm-7.30pm
Thursday 27th September
St Dominic School
Southdown Road
Harpenden
Gymnasium 6.30pm-8.30pm
Saturday 29th September Saturday 29th September
Shenley Leisure Centre Biggleswade Recreation Centre
Shenley Churchend Eagle farm Road
Milton Keynes Gymnasium 4pm-6pm
Gymnasium 11am-1pm
Sunday 30th September Sunday 30th September
Hinckley Leisure Centre St Peters School
Coventry Road St Peters Road
Hinckley Huntingdon
Small Hall 10am-12noon Gymnasium 4pm-6pm
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Cost
1 session £20
Unlimited training £60
Black Belt Club Members FREE
Family Rates. 1st person from a family pays full price, all other family members, half price.
Cheques made payable to Zanshin KC
For More Information
Tel~ Linden 07730 666796
Email ~ karate@zanshinmkd.com
