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	Richard (Tug) Wilson The Manitoba Karate Association (MKA) was founded in 1969 by Mr. Richard (Tug) Wilson and registered in March, 1974. Mr. Wilson retired from teaching martial arts in 1977 with the ranks of 4th Dan in both Karate and Judo. Born in Glasgow, Scotland. Tug commenced Judo training in 1951 at the London Judo Society after a youthful career in boxing and rugby. He became regular member of the Metropolitan Police Judo Team. Further studied at the main European Dojos while serving with the RCAF in Germany for four years. Came to Winnipeg in 1960 and opened the Winnipeg Judo Club in 1961. Met Masami Tsuroka in 1962 and became one of his karate students that year. August 1963 added Karate to the Winnipeg Judo Club ad became the first Karate School in Manitoba followed in 1964 by Jerry Marr’s Midwest Karate. Tug was a founding member of the National Karate Association in 1965 and founded the Manitoba Karate Association (now known as Karate Manitoba) in 1969. Trained under Katouyoshi Takata 9^th Dan at its Kodokan (World Judo Headquarters) and thanks to his influence was able to train at several of the more promised karate dojos in Tokyo. Promoted to 4^th Dan in Judo in 1971 and 4^th Dan in Chito-ryu Karate in 1974. Retired from Martial Arts in 1977 after a successful career as competitor, coach and manager to reenter the field of law enforcement. Still remains involved in the martials art world and often attends tournaments.
	Sensei Jerry Marr Jerry Marr has over 40 years experience in Karate, and holds the rank of 7th Dan, JKA. In 1964 he began studying under Sensei Fusaro, 7th Dan of Minneapolis. Prior to that, in 1961, he received his 1st. Dan in Judo. *Credentials & Qualifications* Chief Instructor, JKA International of Canada President, JKA International of Canada Level 1 Course Conductor NCCP Former Technical Director, Karate Manitoba Former Advisor NKA Officials Committee Advisor Former Chairman, Technical Committee, Traditional Karate Canada Former International Instructor and Examiner for ITKF Former International Coach for ITKF Former International Class A Official for ITKF Tournament Record 3rd Place Kata (Form) 1966, US Region Championships, Minneapolis 2nd Place Kata 1968, US Region Championships, Minneapolis 2nd Place Kumite (Sparring) 1968, US Region Championships, Minneapolis 1st Place Kata, 1969, U.S. Regionals, Mpls. 1st Place Kumite 1969, U.S. Regionals, Mpls. Grand Champion 1969, U.S. Regionals, Mpls. 2nd Place Kata 1970, U.S. National Championships
	Don McKenzie Don has studied Karate under the instruction of Sensei Marr for over 30 years. In 1994 he was promoted to Yondan by Sensei Nishiyama. Don has represented Manitoba on many occasions at a National Level; either as a team member, team coach or as an official. Some of Don's accomplishments since becoming a black belt are: Tournament Record 1977 3rd place. Kata, Manitoba Provincials 1979 2nd place. Kumite, Saskatchewan Provincials 1979 1st place. Team Kumite, West. Can. Championships 1979 2nd place. Team Kumite, Can. Championships 1979 3rd place. Team Kata, Can. Championships 1980 1st place. Team Kata 1981 Provincial "Order of Sports Excellence Award" 1982 2nd place overall Coach Can. championships 1982 Provincial "Order of Sports Excellence Award" Coaching Former Provincial Team Coach Class "A" Provincial Official Class "A" National Official Class “C” International Official Level 1 Coach NCCP Chief Instructor, Midwest/Earl Grey 2003 Coach, Pan-American Championships, Chile
	Don deGrow Don deGrow's coaching experience and expertise continues to contribute to the team as he co-instructs with Sensei McKenzie. DeGrow received his Sandan in 2000 from Master Nishiyama. He also received his Yondan from Master Katsumata in 2006. Officiating Class “A” Provincial Official Class “B” National Official Level 1 NCCP Coach
	Robert Stegmaier Robert Stegmaier began his study of Karate in 1976, under the teaching of Sensei Marr. In 1983 he obtained the level of Shodan from Sensei Fusaro; his Yondan from Master Nishiyama in 2000. In the past 24 years, Robert has contributed to Karate in many aspects. His other achievements are as follows: Coaching Former Member of Technical Committee, Karate Manitoba Former Chairman, Archival Committee, Karate Manitoba Assistant Instructor- Midwest Main Dojo , Wpg. Class "A" Provincial Official Class "A" National Official Class “C” International Official Level 1 NCCP Coach Assistant Coach for 1995 Traditional Man. Karate Team Award of Sport Excellence from Manitoba Sport Federation in 1984,1985 and 1995 Tournament Record 1983, Man. Provincials, 2nd place in Team Kata, 3rd. place in Senior Men’s Individual Kata 1983, Westerns, 2nd. place in Team Kata, 3rd. place in Team Kumite, 2nd place in Manitoba Prov. Team Kata 1984, NDSU Invitational, 1st place in Team Kata, 1st place in Team Kumite, 3rd place in Kumite 1984, Manitoba Provincials, 1st place in Team Kata 1984, NKA Nationals, 3rd place in Team Kata 1985, Manitoba Provincials,1st place, Team Kata, 2nd place in Kata 1985, NKA Nationals, 3rd place in Team Kata 1985, Westerns, 3rd place in Team Kata 1986, Manitoba Provincials, 1st place in Team Kata, 2nd place in Individual Kumite, 3rd place in Individual Kata 1986, Westerns, 2nd. place in Team Kata 1986, NKA Nationals, 3rd place in Team Kata
	Leon Flannigan & Wendy Flannigan Leon, Wendy and Scott Flannigan are the Chief Instructors for this area. Leon, a 4th Dan, teaches in Rapid City and Rivers. Wendy, a 4th Dan, teaches at the main dojo in Brandon. Scott, also a 4th Dan, teaches in Shilo, Carberry, Souris, Minnedosa, and Neepawa . The Flannigans have been in Karate in the Brandon region since 1984 and in 1990 they started their own dojo. The Western Manitoba area has increased from 1 dojo to 8 dojos and continues to grow.
	Angelo Mendoza ANGELO MENDOZA Sensei has over 33 year of experience in Karate and holds the rank of 6th Dan. In 2009, Sensei Mendoza hosted the Golden Girl Open, the 1st all Women’s Martial Arts Open in the province of Manitoba. In July 2007 Sensei Mendoza was awarded a special training session with Soke Kenei Mabuni, son of the founder of Shito Ryu, Osaka, Japan. *Qualifications* 2008 - Awarded the level of Sandan in Ninjutsu 2008 - Awarded the level of Shodan, Iaido Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu 2007 - Awarded the level of Shodan in Ryu Kyu Kobudo 1993 - Awarded the level of Shodan in Shotokan by Yaguchi Sensei 1986 - Awarded the level of Shodan in Shito Ryu, Nicaragua *Coaching* 2010 - Manitoba Provincial Team Coach 2010 - Lead Instructor, Dai Nippon Martial Arts Seminar, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 2010 - Lead Instructor, Ninjutsu Seminar, Winter Warrior, Portage La Prairie, MB 2008 - Level 1 Coach NCCP 2008 - Lead Instructor, World Union Budo Martial Arts Seminar, Brazil 2006 - Lead Instructor, FSDK Martial Arts Seminar, San Salvador, El Salvador 2006 - Lead Instructor, World Union Budo Martial Arts Seminar, Bogota, Colombia 2005 – Instructor, World Union Budo Seminar, Mexico City, Mexico *Tournaments* 2009 - 3rd Place, Kata Masters Division - National Karate Championships 2009 - 3rd Place, Kumite Masters Division - National Karate Championships 2008 - 3rd Place, Kata Division - Dai Nippon South American Open, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 1997 - 2nd place, Kumite Division - Tiger Balm Internationals, Vancouver BC Officiating 2010 - Judge, Dai Nippon South American Open, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 2006 - Judge, Sosa Cup Tournament, Bogota, Colombia
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