Sad News -Sugimura Koichi Shihan-

Shihan Koichi Sugimura, the chief instructor of Switzerland passed away on 9th March, 2020.

He devoted himself to developing JKA Karate-do not only in Switzerland but in the whole world through many years. We wish to express our most profound esteem for his distinguished services.

We would like to pray for the repose of his soul and offer you all our deepest condolences.

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