Elvis Presley wasn’t just a Hollywood idol, he was a 7th dan black belt in Shotokan Karate by 1974. So, how did this global superstar earn such a high rank in a discipline requiring years of ...

Amanda has also proved to be a positive role model for females, who make up around a quarter of members at the Moray club. For her achievements have helped a 15-year-old member of the club to become ...

He is a fifth dan black belt in Shotokan Karate, a style that focuses on inner and outer peace, and popularized karate training in the US. Impressively, Snipes is also a second degree black belt ...

John Makdessi appears to be aging gracefully as he meanders through the twilight phase of his career. The Shotokan karate black belt will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship stage for the ...

His incredible journey in karate, spanning nearly four decades, is a testament to his passion, dedication and unparalleled achievements. A sixth-degree black belt in the art of Shotokan Karate ...

Four members of the same family are now black belts in karate after a successful end-of-year grading session. The Ippon Kobudo and Shotokan Karate Club held their final grading of 2023 with around ...

Black belt Mayon, from Barnsley, was selected to represent England in the European Shotokan Karate-do Association European Championships. Despite being born in the UK, he is currently still ...

Gerard McAnulty is a 3rd Dan Shotokan Karate black belt. His sons Barry, Conor and Gerard Jnr inherited a love for the martial art from their dad, and they are also all black belts. Last month the ...