Dennis May

Dennis May (born 28 August 1958) is a leading karate Master from New Zealand. He was the first New Zealander to be graded to 8th Degree Black belt [http://www.karatenz.com/index2679.html?page=2 Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate New Zealand ] ] . Four times New Zealand National Champion and New Zealand National Mens Kumite Coach (1999- 2006).

Trained many times in Japan and Okinawa Dennis May has taught in many countries including Russia, India , South Africa, USA,Australia and Europe.Currently President : OGKF (Oceania Goju Ryu Karate Federation) and World Vice-President : WGKF (World Goju Ryu Karate Federation). Chief Instructor/Chairman New Zealand Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate AssociationCurrent grade. 8th Dan Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Kyokai , Graded directly by Eiichi Miyazato Hanshi 10th Dan
* 8th Dan WKF World Karate Federation
* 8th Dan Karate New Zealand [ [http://www.karatenz.co.nz/downloads/DanGradeList.doc Karate NZ qualifications Register] Retrieved 28 January 2008] Inducted into the World Karate Hall of Fame 2002 and New Zealand Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2002 [http://www.karatenz.com/index2679.html?page=2 Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate New Zealand ] ]

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