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Name : Graham McCann.
Grade : 5th Dan.
Karate Style(s) Practiced : Shukokai.
Profile : Sensei Graham McCann began his studies in Karate in 1974 after joining the world famous Kobe Osaka Karate-Do Renmei. It was there that Graham was introduced to Shukokai Karate, training under the guidance and support of Shihan Tommy Morris (8th Dan), Scotland's first karate black belt and often referred to as "the father of Scottish Karate".
Whilst at the Kobe Osaka, Graham had the pleasure of training and grading with Sensei Shigeru Kimura during his regular visits to Glasgow in the 1970's and 1980's.
Graham was promoted to Shodan by Shihan Morris in June 1982 when he was 15 years old. At the time, apart from Shihan Morris's son Steven, Graham was the youngest member of the Kobe Osaka ever to be promoted to black belt.
Qualifications : 5th Dan awarded in 2008 by the British All Styles Karate Association (awarded by Shihan Greg Wallace - 8th Dan); Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB) Level 3 Coach; British Karate Federation (BKF) Kumite Referee and Kata Judge; Sports Coach UK course - "Coaching Children and Young People"; Sports Coach UK course - "Child Protection"; Sports Coach UK course - "Fitness and Training"; Sports Coach UK course - "Fuelling Performers"; British Red Cross Emergency First Aid Course (Karate Specific)
Other Information : Professional indemnity insurance; SKGB ratified 5th Dan Shukokai Karate; Disclosure Scotland Enhanced Certificate.
Club website : http://www.kugatsukarate.org.uk
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