Japanese Karate makes a special visit to Aberdeen

​The 12th of September was an exceptional occasion for us this year. Our club had the honour of a visit from 2 great karate-ka from Nagasaki.  Sensei Fumio Shiki and Sensei Hatsumi Kataoka, chairman and Chief referee of the Nagasaki Karate Association.   It was the first time the gentlemen had visited Aberdeen and Scotland. It was a great honour for us to have them visit our Karate club, travelling from Japan.

​There was a large turnout to train under Ronnie Watt, and the two experienced Japanese instructors.   The course concentrated on advanced Kata, form and refereeing Nagasaki style.    Adults and many children will remember this evening for a very long time.  
The Japanese were very impressed by the standard of our Scottish Karate and philosophy of teaching proper Karate and Budo.  To see this level of dedication outside of Japan was very impressive and is a testament to Ronnie and all his hardworking karate students. 

​The previous evening a special Samurai Dinner was held at the Trinity Hall where Lord Charles Bruce and Ronnie Watt presented the Japanese instructors with Samurai Awards.  The Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh Mr Takaoka also travelled up to join them at the dinner.  Mr Takaoka is a great supporter of our Karate.