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James Paniaras

1st Dan Black Belt (Shodan)

Goju-Ryu (1975 - 2009*) *continues to train.
Started GojuRyu with Merv Oakley in the 1970's at the age of 15 and reached Green Belt (6th Kyu). Was forced to stop training in 1986 due to injury, only to return and finally reach Black Belt in 2006.

2009 State Technical Referee Advisor for AMAC 13-Dec-2008 - 1st Dan (Shodan).
17-June-2006 - Black Belt (Shodan Ho).
21-July-1986 - 1st Kyu (Brown + 2 tips).
Returning to Goju-Ryu after a 20 year break to achieve the rank of Shodan-Ho (Black belt). Winner of the "OSU" Spirit Award for Best & Fairest Student of 2005.

Karate is not about punches and kicks, it is about leadership development.

Sanshin Breathing / Tenshio

All close range strikes especially elbows.