The Kamishin Ryu Connection

Towards the end of 2003, Phil happened across an advertisement within a Martial Arts magazine for a seminar to be hosted in Margate, Kent. 

The seminar was virtually on his back door step; therefore he made contact with the organiser who extended an invitation. Phil was not aware at that time how the seminar would alter his path within Karate.

The seminar was taught by sensei Snewin; many years before, Phil had been in contact with Sensei Snewin regarding the UKASKO instructors training program. At that time Sensei Snewin was also a senior Instructor within UKASKO and was responsible for the instructor training program.

The seminar was based around a version of Pinan Yon as taught by Sensei Snewin within the Kamaishin Ryu Karate Do Association. A great deal of emphasis was placed on the Bunkai of the Kata. This approach really resonated with Phil, so at the end of the seminar Sensei Snewin and Phil discussed all things Karate.

At which point Sensei Snewin extended an invitation for Phil to attend the Kamishin Ryu instructor seminar in Birmingham. Phil jumped at this opportunity, and came away from the seminar realising he needed much guidance to take his Karate forward.

Sensei Snewin was kind enough to accept Phil as a student, and has also given permission for Phil to teach Kamishin Ryu in Whitstable.

The Kamishin Ryu Karate Do UK web site can be found at the following address - www.kamishinryu.com.