SHOTOKAN KARATE INTERNATIONAL was formed in 1974 by a group of high-ranking karateka headed by the world-famous HIROKAZU KANAZAWA 10th Dan of Tokyo and SHIRO ASANO 9th Dan. SHOTOKAN KARATE INTERNATIONAL OF GREAT BRITAIN, with HANSHI SHIRO ASANO - then 7th Dan, as Chairman and Chief Instructor was formed with 18 Shotokan clubs, and SKI(GB) was the first national association to affiliate to the newly formed SHOTOKAN KARATE INTERNATIONAL (TOKYO) in October 1974.
 

HANSHI SHIRO ASANO 9th Dan is the Chief Instructor & Examiner of the SKI(GB) and also Chief Instructor to the SHOTOKAN KARATE-DO INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN FEDERATION. SKI(GB) is divided into natural, geographical regions, each with a Regional Officer responsible for development and co-ordination within their Region. Each region organises it's own annual courses and regional championships. The association holds numerous major courses and two national championships each year. Kyu gradings are held at several venues throughout the year. All dan grade examinations are held with Hanshi Asano at the Nottingham Headquarters. SKI(GB) teaches pure, traditional Shotokan Karate-do.

 
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