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Shihan Manny Hawthorne, 7th Dan
Manny Hawthorne is the
managing director of the Shorinjiryu Kenshin Karatedo Association.
He began studying karatedo in August 1970 under the direction of
Hanshi Masayuki Kukan Hisataka, son and heir of Kaiso Masayoshi Kori
Hisataka and the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo Federation. In the
mid-seventies, Masayuki Hisataka Hanshi returned to Japan at the
request of the Hisataka Family. At this time, Shihan
Hawthorne continued his studies under the leadership of Wayne
Donivan Shinan, the most senior ranking Shorinjiryu Kenkokan student. Shihan
Hawthorne was awarded MVP - Canadian Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo,
for being a consistent finalist in Kata, Kumite & Shiai (combative
sparring). Manny has received many testimonial letters from leading
professionals that attest to his teaching proficiency. He has been
extremely successful in facilitating many students to reach and
attain their goal, the covetous rank of Black Belt. Manny has
designed and developed an Essential - Comprehensive Self Defense Program,
"YES YOU CAN!" The 3 C's of Leadership To augment the Shorinjiryu Dojo Kun (5 principals), Manny offers lectures on the 3 C's of Leadership; Competence, Character, & Comradeship to children and adults. This follows the approach of a great Canadian hero, Air Commodore Len Birchall, DM, OBE, DFC, OCOn, CD. Commodore Birchall was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the title, "Savior of Ceylon," by Winston Churchill (Ceylon now known as Sri Lanka). Extremely beneficial for the students of karatedo, Sensei Manny Hawthorne has introduced a series of lectures on the principals for LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. Karatedo holds a widely accepted absolute, that the student must continuously strive at perfecting one's own technique, and it is no less of a discipline for leadership Development Training.
Diplomas, Certifications & Qualifications: Master Instructor (Japanese title "Shihan"), 7th Dan Black Belt (Kenkyo), Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education, (distinction, International Referee grade "A", Certified Packaging Professional (CP-P), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certificate as a Professional Photographer & Scientific Photographer, (specializing in High Speed Film and Digital Motion Analysis) |
