Masaru Kamino (8th Dan), a senior Japanese Karate instructor, teaches punching techniques at the start of the fifth Japan Karate Association-Rwanda international Karate technical seminar in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14. Courtesy
The Japan Karate Association Rwanda (JKA-Rwanda) fifth international Karate technical seminar started in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14, at the newly refurbished Paralympic Gymnasium next to Amahoro Stadium.
The coveted four-day seminar that concludes with a Dan grading session is led by master Masaru Kamino (8th Dan), an experienced Japanese Karate instructor.
The seminar aims to provide an opportunity for karate practitioners in Rwanda to learn from high-level instructors and improve their skills.
Speaking to Times Sports, JKA-Rwanda Director Guy Rurangayire earlier noted that: "We expect more than 100 to attend the seminar."
Five senior Japanese Karate masters are participating as well as one from the United Kingdom (and three students), one Karate master from South Africa, and others from Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya.
Youngsters at the first day of the Japan Karate Association Rwanda (JKA-Rwanda) fifth international Karate technical seminar in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14. Courtesy
JKA-Rwanda Director Guy Rurangayire speaks at start of fifth Japan Karate Association-Rwanda international Karate technical seminar in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14.
Japanese Ambassador to Rwanda Isao Fukushima delivers his remarks at the start of the fifth Japan Karate Association-Rwanda international Karate technical seminar in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14.
Masaru Kamino's son, Takahiro Kamino (6th Dan), readies to start the fifth edition of the JKA-Rwanda technical seminar in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14. During Wednesday's training session, master Takahiro focused on the children, teaching and refining Kata Bassai Dai.
Rwanda Karate Federation President Damien Niyongabo speaks at the start of the fifth Japan Karate Association-Rwanda international Karate technical seminar in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14.
Youngster Ellie May Lilian from London's Do Mu Kyoku Dojo follows proceedings at the start of the fifth Japan Karate Association-Rwanda international Karate technical seminar in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14.