SHELDON BARNES
Sensei Sheldon is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Karate and a 4th Dan in Kobudo, with over thirty seven years of training and experience. Sheldon is a student of Kyoshi Patrick Haley, 8th Degree (USA), and Kyoshi Claude Johnson, 8th Degree (South Africa).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Seven Degree Black belt in Karate
- Fourth Degree Black Belt in Kobudo
- Bronze Medal in 2014 WKF Australian National Karate Championships for Kumite
- International Instructors license from the Shorinkan Association – Shihan Certificate
- International Executive member of Shorin Ryu South Africa
- Tour Organiser for international training between various countries eg. South Africa, America, Australia and Canada
- Twelve times to Okinawa, Japan where he has trained and graded in front of Shogoro Nakazato and Minoru Nakazato
Other Accomplishments:
- Participated in the World Okinawan Tournament in 1997.
- Kyoshi Award for outstanding Karate-do – March 2006
- Registered AKF member
- 2014 Western Australian State Team member.
- Working with Children check
- 15 year career in Retail Industry in Sales and Key Accounting
Apple Award for Outtanding Customer Key Accounts – 2009
