SHIHAN

Shihan Grant Campbell 師範, Shihan, became one of the highest ranked foreign martial artists outside of Japan and the only foreigner to be ranked in the top rankings of the Masters division at the most Prestigious Martial Arts event in the world, the World Karate Championships held in Okinawa. Campbell began his study of the martial arts with encouragement from his father, who had served in the military in Japan and studied the basics of Karate and Judo in Japan (Okinawa). Campbell has spent extensive periods of time in Japan since his youth.

Having achieved the distinction of World Karate Champion, Campbell is also one of the leading exponents of a small family karate system originating from China (via Okinawa), renowned for its powerful techniques and practical methods. Campbell's martial arts organization is a private non-political group that attempts to maintain the correct focus and practice methods of karate. Campbell is an authentic standard bearer of the system and in 1994 he was appointed one of only six Chief Instructors worldwide to teach the art. Associated member schools are in Canada, United Kingdom, Jamaica, Mexico, South Africa, Venezuela, and Japan. Grant Campbell is a sought after demonstrator and his seminars have been well received throughout the USA and in many countries.

An international competitor on various USA teams for nearly 20 years, as well as winner of hundreds of competitive awards including state, national, international and world championship titles in Karate and Full Contact Fighting, Campbell devotes his time currently to studying and teaching the martial arts in addition to continuing post graduate studies and holds a degree in Oriental Medicine. Campbell also continues to serve as an advisor to several martial arts organizations, the most renown of these being the International Okinawa Karatedo Federation.

Shihan Campbell has helped hundreds of teachers and students in their quest for martial arts knowledge and higher level training. His record for producing students and teachers of outstanding ability and skills is well known throughout the world. He is an established International Master Instructor and has coordinated well attended martial arts events since 1987.