International Karate Daigaku
141 Frecker Drive A1E4W1 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

Sensei Clint’s interest in martial arts began with the legendary Bruce Lee. Clint trained in several different styles before opting for Shotokan. In September of 1983 Sensei Robin Maheux, 1st Dan Black Belt opened a club in Labrador City. He trained with Sensei Maheux until Robin left the area. He then trained with "The Northern Shotokan Karate Club" that opened in Labrador City in 1985. He then trained on and off for almost 17 years but in January 2000 he returned to the fu...ll time practice of karate. He trained under Sensei Paul Smith, 5th Dan Sensei Frank Saville, 5th Dan and Sensei John Morrissey, 5th Dan. In January of 2004 he successfully tested for his first black belt. Clinton was graded the by the Canadian Chief Instructor of the Japan Karate Association and Chief instructor and Vice-Chairman of the Technical Committee of the International Shotokan Karate Federation representing Canada, the Caribbean and South America, Master Instructor and founder of the International Karate Daigaku Kancho Shuseki Shihan Frank Woon-A-Tai 9th Dan. In Sept of 2010 Clint and several other instructors opened their own dojo. Clint was Club Sectary for 6 years and Vice President for several years. On May 10th of 2014 he was graded by "IKD Vice President Shihan (Master) Brian Mattias 8th Dan", and earned both his 2nd and 3rd Dan Black Belts. He has attended numerous clinics held by the International Karate Daigaku (IKD), Japan Karate Association (JKA) and International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) by such legendary instructors as: Kancho Shuseki Shihan Frank Woon-A-Tai 9th Dan Shihan Maureen Woon-A-Tai 8th Dan The now late Kancho Shuseki Shihan Teruyuki Okazaki 10th Dan, one of only a few living 10th Dans in the world. Shihan Hiro Okazaki 8th Dan Shihan Shigeru Takashina 8th Dan Shihan Brian Mattias 8th Dan Shihan Denis Houde, 7th Dan Sensei Claude Deschesne 6th Dan Sensei Pierre Blier, 5th Dan Sensei Remi Girard, 5th Dan Sensei Jacques Dussault, 4th Dan In the beginning his interest in martial arts was purely to learn self-defence. However, over time his focus changed. Studying the history, philosophy, techniques and katas, Perfection of the Character of the karate-ka, and the integration of mind and technique became his focus. Clint is constantly analyzing techniques and providing valuable insight to those who train with him. He says," "I have a long way to go but being constantly surrounded by so many good people who practice the martial arts I am really enjoying the journey.

JOIN THE GUYANA KARATE COLLEGE NOW! Class times: Monday, Wednesday, Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30pm. We have no classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ... Two free trial classes are offered. No commitment. We take every COVID-19 precaution. I have tested negative three times and I have been vaccinated. Moreover, Dr. Guy Low and Peter and Golda Campayne have been vaccinated. Everyone must wear masks at all times. Upon entry, your temperature is taken and your hands and feet sanitized. The dojo floor is dry mopped/swept with four, 4 foot mops. Next, wet mopped with floor disinfectants. Finally it is sprayed with a commercial sanitizing sprayer. All of our Master Instructors have been training with me since the 1970s. Grading date, Friday April 23, 2021.

I am in Guyana for the next two months working on moving GKC forward. If you have not renewed your annual membership fee for 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you very much.

Last night, I took the opportunity to observe my Instructors teach class. My first impression, the technical level has improved considerably. This is due to the... separation of classes by rank. I want to encourage all members to return to training. It is great for mental health. We are continuing with our Covid-19 Guidelines to keep your children safe. I brought a neon spray mist sanitizing gun to spray the floor. Please take this opportunity to attend my classes as I will be in Guyana for a few months. The Campaynes and I took our vaccines today. Dr. Low took his when it first became available. Since Covid-19 began, two walls of the new dojo have been built as well as 42,880 feet of concrete fence. I look forward to advanceing the project much further to the point of a functioning dojo. I invite you to be part of karate history. Don't forget to get a copy of my book. Thank you. Dr. Low teaching our young black belts Jutte, John, our two Indigenous young women, Heian godan and Aubrey, Heian shodan to white belts.