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Hanshi David Pope Sensei David is the chief instructor and owner, of Japan International Karate-Do Federation. He has over 35 years of experience in the martial arts, and has trained under Soke Kiyohisa Hirano ever since the 1970’s, in the art of Heiwado Karate. Sensei David holds the rank of Rokudan (6^th degree black belt) in the Heiwado style, and is a charter member of Japan International Karate Center Board of Directors, where he also serves as the co-technical director. Sensei David holds a Hanshi (professor) certification in the JIKC organization. He has also trained in Shotokan Karate, and Tae Kwon Do. Rank history: 2004 – Awarded the instructor’s rank of Hanshi (Professor) 2002 – Awarded the rank of Rokudan (6^th degree black belt) in Heiwado Karate 1996 – Awarded the rank of Godan (5^th degree black belt) in Heiwado Karate 1991 – Awarded the rank of Yodan (4^th degree black belt) in Heiwado Karate 1990 – Awarded the rank of Nidan (2^nd degree black belt) in Shotokan Karate 1989 – Awarded the rank of Shodan (1^st degree black belt) in Shotokan Karate 1981 – Awarded the rank of Sandan (3^rd degree black belt) in Heiwado Karate

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