Grand Master Sekwii Sha born September 19th 1936

GRAND MASTER SEKWII SHA  Ph.D.

May/01/2007

The All American Goju Int'l Karate Foundation and its Members

Along with the

USA GoJu Karate association and its members,

Congratulates Grand Master Sha for his unselfish dedication in the martial arts.

USA GOJU KARATE Assoc.

HALL OF FAME

MAN OF THE YEAR

                                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Sha and Grand Master Peter Urban


                                

                 Sensei Sha was born September 19, 1936

One of seven children, he found a role model in his oldest brother Shim, who was a bodybuilder. His brother's influence started him training at the age of eight.

Sensei Sha enjoyed doing things involving endurance and stamina, and became known for his athletic ability and strength. He was introduced to boxing at the age of twelve, began diligent training, and developed into a promising boxer. Everything in his life was geared toward physical fitness, proper diet and no bad habits like smoking or drinking. Sensei Sha loved the sport of  boxing.

Even though Sensei Sha's amateur boxing record was outstanding, he was very anxious to turn professional. He was so anxious that he turned down an invitation to the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne, Australia.

He trained with such pros as Sandy Saddler, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Johnny Saxon at Wiley's Gym..  Although his fighting was going well, it wasn't enough for Sensei Sha; his aim was to start his own business.  He entered the National Institute in Chicago for physical therapy, and in three years, graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy and Swedish Massage.

Sensei Sha first became interested in the study of the martial arts in the '60s. He then began training with O'Sensei Peter Urban, Founder and Grand-Master of American Goju Karate.
 A year later, he was promoted to black belt. Four years later he earned his fourth degree, and after more years of diligent study, he earned his 8th Dan in USA GoJu Karate

In the mid1960's Sensei Sha opened his first school in South Ozone Park, New York,  called "Sha's Karate Studio Dojo". Sensei Sha's zeal for perfection and his dedication to karate carried over to his teaching. Sha's current status is 10th Dan, Grand-Master of Shanando Ryu.

Sensei Sha has established himself as a major figure among karate head instructors. With over 45 years of martial arts training, he is renowned as a Grand Master in the Martial Arts. He is well respected as a teacher of empty hand and weapons fighting, and is sought out as a self defense/conflict avoidance consultant.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • One of the first Afro-Americans to study Goju-Ryu Karate with O'Sensei Urban, at the Judo twins DoJo in N.Y. City

  •  Founder of the Institute of Self-Defense Arts and Physical Culture, 1970.

  • Founder of Shanando System of Martial Arts in America, 1982.

  • Received Masters in Action Hall of Fame, Ying Yee Honorary Award, 1983.

  • Introduced into the Martial Arts Afro-American Hall of Fame, 1991.

  • Introduced into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, 1995.

  • Received Salute to Black Warriors, 1996.

  • Former New York State Champion in sparring, forms, and weapons.