The Ron Bellwood Memorial Seminar

IJKA UK’s first International seminar held at St Aidens High School, Poulton le Fylde, near Blackpool on 7 / 8 October was a fantastic success.

IJKA UK would like to thank Utsumi Takato IJKA International Chief Instructor for a truely fabulous 2 days of karate instruction excellence.

IJKA UK members were joined by karateka from other IJKA countries, Bulgaria, Denmark, India, Ireland, Latvia, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Karateka from other UK associations also joined us.

IJKA UK look forward for Takato Sensei’s next visit.

Domo arigato to Takato Sensei and all who joined us to make it a wonderful weekend of IJKA karate.

A few photos from the weekend ~

The IJKA UK Dojo.
Full Dojo.
Utsumi Takato.
The Attendees.
IJKA Country Heads.
Marjorie Bellwood greets Takato Sensei.
Marjorie Bellwood presents the gift of a silver salver from IJKA UK to Takato Sensei.
Marjorie Bellwood receives a posthumous award for her late husband Ron’s dedication to IJKA karate until his passing in Decemeber 2022 aged 92. Rest in peace Ron, you were and continue to be an inspiration for us all to follow.
Domo arigato.

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