Promotion to Shihan-Hanshi - Paul Starling Shihan

Paul Starling - Shihan Hanshi
IKGA Vice-President

It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce that IKGA Vice-President Paul Starling has successfully passed the requirements for the title of Hanshi. Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi has approved Paul Shihan's promotions as of June 4th, 2018.

Congratulations Paul Shihan! All members of IKGA are fortunate to be able to look to your years of experience and leadership as well as your excellence in training and teaching Gojukai Karatedo. Your advancement to the rank of Hanshi is a testament to your dedication to IKGA and to the art of Karatedo.

Promotion to Shihan-Hanshi - Brian Mackie Shihan

Brian Mackie - Shihan Hanshi
Oceania Bloc President
Australia Shibucho

It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce that Oceania Bloc President and Shibucho for Australia, Brian Mackie Shihan has successfully passed the requirements for the title of Hanshi. Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi has approved Brian Shihan's promotions as of June 4th, 2018.

Congratulations Mackie Shihan! All members of IKGA are fortunate to be able to look to your years of experience and leadership as well as your excellence in training and teaching Gojukai Karatedo. Your advancement to the rank of Hanshi is a testament to your dedication to IKGA and to the art of Karatedo.