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EUROKWAI
Oriental Martial Arts Est. 1976
In Memory of
Sensei Percival (Percy) Yasushi Sekine
8th Dan Kodokan, 9th Dan BJA
who sadly passed away, aged 90, on 15th October 2010
Sensei Sekine, although Japanese was in fact born in London, and a unique feature of his circumstances was the fact that during World War II he served with distinction in THE ROYAL AIRFORCE, as a Radio Operator/Gunner in fighter bombers. He was shot down and captured by the Germans and spent the rest of the war in a P.O.W. Camp where he organised Judo training and tournaments. However that all came to an end when he attempted to escape disguised as a JAPANESE Officer. He was re-captured and transferred to a more secure facility where he caused chaos for his German guards.
Sensei Sekine was one of the most skilled Judoka in England, representing England at a time when there were no weight categories in international competitions. Weighing only nine and a half stone he was was regularly confronted by huge opponents. Despite his small stature he was never beaten during his competition days and after he retired in the sixties he became Manager of the English Team.
Eurokwai instructors Gary and Ben Murray spent many years developing their Judo skills under Sensei Sekine and today utilise several of his methods of teaching young Judo students.
Percy Sekine was a unique, skilful Judoka and teacher of the ”old school” whose tuition assisted many on their journey to gaining their black belt.
A Funeral Service was held at Putney Vale Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd November 2010.
Obituaries : Daily Telegraph (19th October 2010) - The Times (22nd october 2010)
20th February 1920 - 15th October 2010
8th Dan Kodokan, 9th Dan BJA
March 2011 : Black Belt Grading Success
On 8th March 2011, Eurokwai Martial Arts student Geoff O’Grady successfully achieved promotion to Karate Jutsu black belt, 1st Dan, after completing the final section of his rigorous grading examination
Geoff’s grading spanned an 8 week period, consisting of weekly training and testing, as well as submitting a written thesis. Then on the 8th March he further demonstrated basic and advanced techniques, plus ten special pre-set forms, and concluded with a free form of unarmed combat and self defence.
July 2011 : Master Lee Wei-Xian
Eurokwai’s Chief Instructor, Gary Murray, has just spent a week in training with Master Lee Wei-Xian, who has kindly agreed to become a Consultant Instructor and Technical Director at Eurokwai.
Lee Wei-Xian is a Tai Chi/Kung Fu Master specialising in combat, and Chin Na the seiziing art of Taijiquan. In addition he holds Dan grades in Judo and Shotokan Karate.
His all round expertise and knowledge is best described as exemplary, and Eurokwai Instructors are looking forward to expanding their knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts.
Master Lee is a graduate of Shaolin Martial Arts Schools and is currently writing the definitive history of Martial Arts, a massive publication that will reveal how all Martial Arts are derived from Shaolin Kung Fu. He agrees whole heartedly with Master Wong Kiew Kit who, in his own publication ‘Introduction to Kung Fu’ says:- “Shaolin Kung Fu is the source of all Martial Arts. For example the throws and holds of Judo, the basic hand and leg techniques of Karate, and Ju Jutsu are to be found in Shaolin Kung Fu.”
Anyone who would like to learn a real Martial Art can do so at Eurokwai in an exciting environment under the direction of highly experienced Instructors.
Phone: 01344 842162 or E-mail: Eurokwai
October 2011 :
Double Junior Judo Black Belt Success
Eurokwai Martial Arts students William Ranger and Stephen Croxford-Reid, who have both been training and studying Judo at Eurokwai for over 7 years, have been promoted to the rank of 1st Dan Junior Black Belt following an intensive grading process.
William and Stephen’s grading has spanned a five month period, starting with the submission of a 1,500 word essay on the history of Judo. They were then required to complete eight modules which included throws, holds, randori and self defence techniques, as well as a requirement to attend 6 consecutive weeks of lessons
prior to the final practical examination on 15th October 2011. Both students, aged 15, were tested non-stop for an hour and a half on their Judo knowledge and skill, ending with a 15 minute randori session.
William and Stephen received the result of their grading on 29th October 2011, and were delighted to find they had both passed. They were awarded their Diplomas and Black Belts by Eurokwai Chief Instructor and Examiner Gary Murray, 5th Dan.
Eurokwai junior members have the opportunity to be graded to Junior Black Belt status from the age of 15. Such gradings are valid until their 18th birthday at which time, if they so wish they can convert to a senior grade.