We were delighted to welcome Sensei Aidan Trimble 8th Dan back to Kanzen on Saturday 4th May. We had three sessions covering Kihon, Kata and Kumite with opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Great to welcome friends from Highlands, Moray, Dumfries and the North of England. Thanks to Aidan Sensei for a great day and well done to all those who attended in order to learn from the best.
About Sensei Aidan Trimble 8th Dan
“Aidan Trimble began training in the martial arts in 1972 and achieved Black belt 1st Dan in 1977 and is currently an 8th Dan at Karate.
“A member of the British Karate team from 1978 to 1994 he was four times British champion, four times European Team Champion and in 1983 he won the the Individual World Championships title in Tokyo, Japan.
“He became a professional instructor in 1984 and in that time has coached throughout Great Britain, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia, United States, South Africa and Japan.
“Following his highly successful competition career Aidan worked in sports development. Worked as a professional body guard and also worked as an Actor securing many roles on TV but it is his work as an instructor that he has really excelled.
“In 1986 he formed The Federation of Shotokan Karate.
“As Chairman and Chief Instructor he has developed clubs both nationally and internationally. A member of the Writer’s guild of Great Britain Aidan has written eight books and produced a series of DVD’s on the martial arts with worldwide sales, the books having been translated into several languages. He has also written articles for several martial arts magazines.
“He has received awards for his contribution to the development of Karate and sport from American, Norwegian, Italian, South African, Iranian and Japanese sporting Governing Bodies.
“Aidan now runs one of the most prestigious Karate centres in the country and has produced many International competitors both junior and senior.”
