Two adult students of Japan Karate-Do Genbu-Kai of Florida recently advanced to the rank of Sho-Dan (1st-degree black belt) in the art of Batto-Do. Before the coronavirus shutdown, Mike and Sue Rid… ...

The rank was awarded by Master Kang Rhee, who had just been promoted to 8th dan himself. According to Karate’s own traditions, a master cannot promote a student to their same level.

Kerry native Ed Carmody still rising through the karate ranks at 81 years young. ... pictured receiving his 2nd Dan black belt in Goja Ryu Karate in Durban South Africa at the age of 81. Fergus ...

Master Al Wharton has recently been awarded the highest rank of tenth Dan (Judan) in Uechi Ryu Karate Do at Winterfest in Orlando, Florida. Wharton was presented with the highest rank in this ...

Two local karate students achieved the rank of shodan (first dan) during the SAJKA National Gasshuku. This milestone is a testament to their months of preparation, commitment, discipline and hard ...

Two local karate students achieved the rank of shodan (first dan) during the SAJKA National Gasshuku. This milestone is a testament to their months of preparation, commitment, discipline and hard ...

Almost 25 years ago, BBC journalist Alex Hodgson was introduced to karate while being bullied at school. He has just become the youngest person in the world to achieve his 6th dan in JKF Wadokai ...