{"id":12771,"date":"2013-10-30T09:23:07","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T09:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the7.dream-demo.com\/dummy\/?page_id=12771"},"modified":"2025-01-11T17:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T17:31:12","slug":"1-about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hankoryu.com\/index.php\/1-about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Nariman Jeddi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About the Chief Instructor and Founder: Sensei Nariman Jeddi, 8th Dan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensei Nariman Jeddi is a highly respected martial artist, competitor, referee, and coach with over 50 years of experience in karate. As the founder and chief instructor of Hanko Ryu Karate-Do, he has dedicated his life to developing champions and sharing his vast knowledge of martial arts. Renowned for his deep expertise in Shito-Ryu, Sensei Jeddi\u2019s training background spans all major karate styles, making him a versatile and accomplished martial artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His remarkable journey began in 1970 during his high school years at the Kanzen Ryu Karate-do, a style closely related to Shotokan. He later expanded his training to include Shotokan karate, Judo, Shaolin Kung-Fu, and Taekwondo. While pursuing a civil and structural engineering degree at university, he achieved 1st Kyu and further diversified his practice, deepening his expertise in Goju-Ryu and Wado-Ryu styles. His extensive experience led him to a deeper mastery of Shito-Ryu, which combines elements of these foundational styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensei Jeddi\u2019s competitive accomplishments are a testament to his skill and dedication:

\u2022 British Kata Champion
\u2022 English International Kata Champion
\u2022 Two-time Kata World Cup Champion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a respected referee and judge, he holds key officiating roles in both national and international competitions:

\u2022 English Karate Referee
\u2022 British Karate Referee
\u2022 European Karate Referee
\u2022 World Kata Judge
\u2022 World Kumite Referee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his role as EKF Southern Region Kata Coach, Sensei Jeddi continues to inspire and guide the next generation of martial artists. His journey, dedication, and contributions to karate have established him as a revered figure on the global stage, embodying a lifelong commitment to the discipline and its values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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