Hanshi Howard Lipman made a surprise visit to Annangrove Dojo during training on the night of Wednesday 8 February to present Sensei Ian Holdaway with his 4th Dan (Yondan) Black Belt and certificate in Kyokushin Karate.
Sensei Ian (4th Dan Kyokushin, 2nd Dan Kobudo) began his training in Kyokushin Karate under Shihan John Williams (then Sensei) in 1989 at Minchinbury Dojo. In 1991 he moved to Werrington Dojo under Sempai Sandy Ivanovic, before stopping training as a 5th Kyu in 1993 due to work commitments.
In 1999, Sensei Ian resumed his study of Karate under Shihan Rick Cunningham. He was graded to 1st Dan in 2004 and to 2nd Dan in 2007 by Hanshi Howard Lipman.
Sensei Ian partook in the third trip to Okinawa in 2008. He is one of the regular instructors at Annangrove Dojo for children and adults, as well as being master of the BBQ at all KIMAA weekend seminars.
Congratulations from all the instructors and students at Annangrove Dojo. Osu!
Kyokushin International Martial Arts Australia 