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WORLD KOBUKAN FEDERATION, INTERNATIONAL
The World Kobukan Federation, formed by Master Ronnie Colwell in the United Kingdom, has now been sanctioned by WUKO (World Union of Karate-Do Organizations). The WKF USA is now also a full member of WUKO. This will affiliate WKF members in the United Sates and WUKO. International Members of the WKF will be added Nation by Nation as the WKF grows. Master Ronnie Colwell, a 9th Dan Shotokan , is the WUKO representative for the United Kingdom, and a founder of British Martial Arts. The WKF was formed by Master Colwell with the goal of unifying Martial Artists of all different styles under one very large roof in a Non-Political open environment of sharing and exchange. This affiliation will sanction World Kobukan Federation events and activities throughout the world.
Hanshi Barry Moyer, Co - Founder of the International Moy Ryu Karate Do Federation has been named the World Chairman for the World Kobukan Federation and will oversee the overall general operations for the WKF as well as serving as the United States Representative for WUKO. Hanshi Moyer, a 9th Dan and internationally known Martial Artist, has just been granted a 9th Dan Certification from WUKO as well. Hanshi Moyer was also recognized for his lifetime of service in the Martial Arts and a true understanding of the Martial Spirit.
The World Kobukan Federation has just begun accepting applications for membership. Memberships include Individual, Instructor and School Charters and the WKF also offers ranking and certification. Master Colwell started the WKF as a way to share his dream of Martial Artists being able to find each other anywhere in the world. “It’s like a fraternity” he remarked “I want Budoka from all over the world to be able if they find themselves in need to contact another WKF member anywhere they go.”
Ronnie Colwell is a legendary figure in British Martial Arts. He is one of the founding fathers of British Karate and British Ju Jutsu. He held the post of first chief instructor to the British Ju Justsu Association, the governing body for Ju Jutsu in the UK. Colwell's life has been spent in the study of the martial systems of Japan. From a young boy in the back streets of Liverpool to today, he has tirelessly devoted himself to pursuing excellence. A renowned International Instructor, Colwell has taught throughout the world. He is known as a very direct and straight talking budoka who doesn't suffer fools gladly. In Colwell's own words "I live my life as I train, always getting straight to the heart of it. Life is too short to waste on superfluous or wasted action. This is as true in the dojo as out of it."
The World Kobukan Federation can be found on the Internet at their website: www.worldkobukan.com or at their extremely active Facebook page.
Adam Christopher Fox
World Coordinator
Secretariat General
World Kobukan Federation
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