Jacques Delcourt

Jacques Delcourt
Born August 21, 1928
Paris, France
Died November 19, 2011 (aged 83)
Style Karate
Teacher(s) Henry Plée

Jacques Delcourt (August 21, 1928 – November 11, 2011) was a prominent Sports administrator who was instrumental in creating the European Karate Union which later became the European Karate Federation and this in turn inspired the creation of the World Union of Karate Organisations that became the World Karate Federation.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He was highly decorated by the French Government, including the award of Officer of the Legion of Honour.

References

  1. ↑ Clary, David W. (December 1992). "Political Rivalries in the Martial Arts". Black Belt 30 (12): 24–25. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  2. ↑ Payne, Karen (January 1979). "European Karate - Where Is It Now?". Black Belt 17 (1): 60. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Coleman, Jim (September 1992). "Questions and Answers with Wuko's Head Man". Black Belt 30 (9): 30–33. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  4. ↑ Arriaza, Rafael. "Chapter 16: Karate". In Kordi, Ramin; Maffulli, Nicola; Wroble, Randall R. et al. Combat Sports Medicine. p. 288. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "Disparition de Jacques Delcourt". Karate. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  6. ↑ "KARATE FAMILY LOST HIS HONORARY PRESIDENT JACQUES DELCOURT". World Karate Federation. Retrieved 7 November 2014.