TRIBUTE TO
SENSEI ENOEDA

TRIBUTE TO
SENSEI KASE

TRIBUTE TO
SENSEI STEVE CATTLE

A tribute to Sensei Enoeda
by Mike Cowburn Chief Instructor - Cleckheaton Shotokan Karate Club

Sensei Kenosuki Enoeda 9th Dan (1935 - 2003) The Shotokan Tiger
Many a book and magazine article has been written about him, portraying his life and considerable achievements in the world of Shotokan Karate. As with so many others, Sensei Enoeda influenced my early training years and none more so than during his visit to Cleckheaton in October 1994 (see archive page).
Sensei presented an excellent weekends training including a black & brown belt course and grading, attracting many outstanding and world class karateka. But it was the time we spent together after training which gave me the best insight into this great man.
Over a Chinese meal and a few whiskeys, I witnessed a keen sense of humour and was overwhelmed by his love of life. Sensei spoke of his endearing commitment to the evolution of karate through the development of young karateka. His words now take on additional meaning as middle age is upon me (21 years plus VAT) as I hope to play my part in Sensei’s master plan.

TRIBUTE TO SENSEI KASE

TRIBUTE TO SENSEI STEVE CATTLE