While holidaying in Japan with his family over December, local karateka Andre Renaud had the karate opportunity of a lifetime: to train at the Shotokan Karate International Federation’s (SKIF) Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
While holidaying in Japan with his family over December, local karateka Andre Renaud had the karate opportunity of a lifetime: to train at the Shotokan Karate International Federation’s (SKIF) Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
The classes were conducted by Sensei Nobuaki Kanazawa (6th dan black belt), the eldest son of the legendary karate master, Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa (10th dan black belt). Another highlight for Renaud was to pass his 9th kyu (junior yellow belt) grading under Sensei Nobuaki Kanazawa.
In April Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa come to South Africa to present a seminar as part of the build-up to the 2010 International Kanazawa Cup.
A contingent of karateka from the Albany Karate Academy and Rhodes University Shotokan Karate Club will participate in the seminar and championship, which will take place in Durban. The championship is expected to attract a number of international
teams.
