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Darryl Williams

Darryl Williams started karate in September 1970. He received his shodan (1st Degree) in1976. Since that time he has occupied every major karate position at home and abroad. Sensei Williams has represented Trinidad and Tobago more twenty times as an official at regional and international karate events.

He is the past Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Karate Federation (TTKF) and Vice President of the World United Karate Organizations (WUKO). He is as a WUKO international referee for kata and Kumite and one of WUKO Chief Referees. He teaches WUKO Referee courses in USA and the Caribbean. Williams was recently, ( Jan 2012) confirmed as WUKO Coordinator Referees. He is also the liaison for WUKO-USA and President of Pan American United Karate Organization (PUKO)

In addition to his many responsibilities he is also an American Sport Education Program (ASEP – Bronze Level) instructor for Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid courses. Sensei Williams is the Technical Director for Bassai Karate Dojo-International based in Orlando, Florida. He has member clubs in USA, Canada and the Caribbean.

His grades include 7thDan-Shito-Ryu Karate ( ISKF/WUKO),5th Dan –Kobudo and 4th Dan Ju-Jitsu (Japan). His instructors include Michael Jarrette,( Trinidad ad Tobago) Shogo Kuniba, Minobu Miki, Kenzo Mabuni and now Katsumi Okubo- ISKF –Japan)

He also serves as an advisor to many karate organizations Including Grenada Karate Federation, Guyana Karate Association, Sri Lanka Karate Association, WUKO-St. Lucia, Antigua Karate Association, Zanshin Karate Association (Canada), Wasei Kai Karate (Canada) and many in the USA.