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Fudoshin Karate
Kai was formed in 1988. One of its founder members is Sensei Ken Dicks
(above) who
instructs at the Federations' Coseley club, and is the Federations chief
instructor.
Being an
8th Dan black belt, he has been practising the art of
Wado Ryu since 1964, where he began under the instruction of
Sensei Harada.
Sensei Dicks
was part of the successful “All England” Team, which
were world team champions in 1971. This was when an “ippon” really was an
ippon. Protective mits and pads are a new idea and in those days, they
weren't worn.
Over the
years, he has trained with many of the top names in Wado Ryu, including
Tatsuo Suzuki, Toru Takamizawa, Mr Shiomitsu, Mr Hyakawa, Mr Kono, Mr
Toyama, Mr Sakagami, Mr Fuji and Mr Maeda. The last 2 were “All Japan “
Champions.
Sensei Dicks has instructed many of today's' Wado
personalities, including Eddie Cox, Eugene Codrington, Jerome Atkinson and
Clayton Murrain, just to name a few.
There
is a wealth of karate history and expertise within the
Federation for members old and new to draw from, and Sensei Dicks runs
courses throughout the year to pass on his skills to his students, where all
grades are welcome.
F.K.K
are members of the English Karate Federation and
has clubs in Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
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