Technical Committee

The ISKF Technical Committee is comprised of up to 9 individuals ranking 7th Dan and above with official qualifications in Instructor, Examiner and Judge.

The purpose of the ISKF Technical Committee to is follow Master Funakoshi’s principles in keeping the Dojo Kun and Niju Kun at the forefront of all ISKF developments. They are responsible for all technical matters such as the competition rulebook, kyu and dan exam standardization, and the development of the ISKF and its technical principles. This Committee also reviews ISKF rules and regulations, forms and procedures, and amends and develops them when necessary.

This group is as diverse as the ISKF and includes members from the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Israel. They represent all of the members of the ISKF, maintain the integrity and tradition of the ISKF, and assure continued growth and momentum into the future.

Chairman of CommitteeName: David JonesRank: 8th Dan - 06/15/15Mentor: Yutaka YaguchiQualification: Graduate InstructorKarate Position: MemberKarate Experience: 50 YearsEducation: University of CalgaryYear of Birth: 1958Place of Birth: England

Name: Peter WarrenRank: 8th Dan - 06/15/15Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki/Yutaka YaguchiQualification: Graduate InstructorKarate Position: MemberKarate Experience: 49 yearsYear of Birth: 1952Place of Birth: Barbados

Name: Tony TamRank: 8th Dan - 06/13/16Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki/Yutaka YaguchiQualification: Graduate InstructorKarate Position: MemberKarate Experience: 50 yearsEducation: Dalhousie UniversityYear of Birth: 1960Place of Birth: Hong Kong

Name: Oded FriedmanRank: 8th Dan - 06/13/16Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki/Yutaka YaguchiQualification: Graduate InstructorKarate Position: MemberKarate Experience: 51 yearsEducation: Technion InstituteYear of Birth: 1959Place of Birth: Israel

Name: San PillayRank: 8th Dan - 6/15/2015Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki/Hiroyoshi OkazakiQualification: Graduate InstructorKarate Position: MemberKarate Experience: 54 years Education: University of South AfricaYear of Birth: 1956Place of Birth: South Africa

Name: Mark TarrantRank: 7th Dan - 06/10/13Mentor: Yutaka YaguchiQualification: Graduate InstructorKarate Position: MemberKarate Experience: 47 yearsEducation: University of ColoradoYear of Birth: 1961Place of Birth: USA

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Name: Joji MercadoRank: 7th Dan - 6/10/19Mentor: Yutaka YaguchiQualification: Graduate InstructorKarate Position: MemberKarate Experience: 44 YearsEducation: De La Salle UniversityYear of Birth: 1966Place of Birth: Philippines

Committee Emeritus

Name: Maynard MinerRank: 8th Dan - 06/09/08Mentor: Teruyuki OkazakiQualification: Graduate InstructorKarate Position: Member (Emeritus)Karate Experience: 61 YearsEducation: Kingsborough CollegeYear of Birth: 1935Place of Birth: USA

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