Shihan Bob Boulton has been Shihan Howard's mentor and friend for many years. Shihan Bob Boulton came to Turramurra Dojo at Shihan Howard's invitation in late  November and did a class on throws, choke holds, and locks.

 

All students that attended the special classes agree that it was a valuable learning experience and an honour to be taught by Shihan Howard's own instructor.

 

 

Background

 

Kyokushin Karate was first seen in Great Britain in 1965, thanks to Sensei Bob Boulton.  Sensei Boulton had studied in Japan at the Honbu (HQ) dojo of the Masutatsu Oyama.  On his return to the UK he founded the first Kyokushin Dojo, the London Karate Kai in Kennington, South London.  The fame of this Sensei and the Kyokushin style of Karate soon spread.  He was later joined by Sensei Steve Arneil and it was not long before members of the dojo were competing and winning tournaments.  After some travelling between Tokyo and the UK, Sensei Boulton emigrated to Australia, where he later became Shihan Howard's mentor.