Dennis May

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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[1]. 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 Association Current 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[2]

Inducted into the World Karate Hall of Fame 2002 and New Zealand Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2002[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate New Zealand
  2. ^ Karate NZ qualifications Register Retrieved 28 January 2008