THE ENABLERS
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ALL instructors are certified by New International Karate Org. (NIKO) to provide Ashihara Karate instruction. Their other related professional credentials include:
> SG-Coach Certification by Sport Singapore, including Master Coach certification held by Vincent Shi > PA Lifestyles & Lifeskills Trainer Certification by the People's Association (PA) > Basic First-aid Certification by a National Registry of Coaches (NROC)-approved centre |
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<< Vincent Shi
Vincent is the founder of the Ashihara Karate chapter in Singapore and is today the Lead Advisor for our Programs. Check out his story here! |
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<< Rusydi (Rush) Omar
Rush is a Branch Chief appointed by NIKO and Instructor for our programs. His experience of over 15 years with Ashihara Karate have involved a myriad of roles, from external relations to club management and development. Rush also travels to Japan frequently to participate in training programs conducted by the World Headquarters in Ehime and other leading dojos in various prefectures. |
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<< Anthony Chua
Anthony is an Instructor and member of the Advisors panel. Through his career of more than 20 years in Ashihara Karate training and instruction, he has raised multiple Black Belt holders and instructed at various training locations, which included SAFRA Bukit Merah, Queenstown CC and Buona Vista CC. |
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<< Aylwin Tan
Aylwin is a physical education professional and is an instructor for our programs. After over 10 years of experiencing Ashihara Karate, he remains passionate towards the continued development of the Club, especially with the elementary-level programs and club administration. |
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<< Cheryl Ong
Cheryl started learning Ashihara Karate when she was in primary school. Following a hiatus, she returned to study the Art proper in 2011. She now plays a pivotal role in club administration, ensuring the quality delivery of programs to participants. As the sole female Instructor at the Club, she paves the way for female participants to empower themselves through enjoying Ashihara Karate. |
OUR ORGANIZATION
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Lionheart Academy (LHA), previously marketed as Ashihara Kaikan Singapore (AKS), is an official representative of New International Karate Organization (NIKO), the international governing body for Ashihara Karate.
It is a licensed provider for Ashihara Karate instruction in the country and is dedicated to promoting the Ashihara system in a manner that is authentic, progressive and at its highest standard of practice. |
IMPORTANT
Ashihara Karate and its associated insignias are protected intellectual properties (IPs) of NIKO, with its use in Singapore authorized to and controlled by LHA. Unauthorized use and reproduction of these IPs is a criminal offence under the Trade Marks Act (2005 Revised Ed) (Cap. 332) and its subsidiary legislation, the Trade Mark Rules and Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules.
Ashihara Karate and its associated insignias are protected intellectual properties (IPs) of NIKO, with its use in Singapore authorized to and controlled by LHA. Unauthorized use and reproduction of these IPs is a criminal offence under the Trade Marks Act (2005 Revised Ed) (Cap. 332) and its subsidiary legislation, the Trade Mark Rules and Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules.
Above: LHA is listed in the official NIKO website as an approved branch in Singapore to provide Ashihara Karate instruction
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Being part of a NIKO-accredited branch allows our participants with:
> An international membership with NIKO > An internationally-recognized certificate of progression in Ashihara Karate > Access to local and international events in the NIKO calendar (tournaments, camps, workshops/ seminars, exchanges) > Access to 160 training centres in Japan and 170 locations in other parts of the world Most importantly, it assures participants of a quality and up-to-date curriculum, given LHA's annual engagement in training refreshers at the NIKO headquarters in Ehime, Japan. |
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With LHA, Ashihara Karate is conveyed as a non-competitive martial art, focusing on the cultivation of effective self-defence skills and continued personal development.
With the Ashihara system at its core, we ongoingly explore into and develop upon these themes. At the same time, we provide avenues for participants to experience other dimensions of karate practice that includes tournaments, seminars/ workshops, educational excursions and camps, among others. With our continued effort, Ashihara Karate today enjoys a steady following in Singapore, promoting the enjoyment of karate. |
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OUR AFFILIATION
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New International Karate Organization (NIKO) is the world governing body for Ashihara Karate, founded by the late Kancho (organization chief), Ashihara Hideyuki in 1980.
It oversees the regulation of Ashihara Karate instruction across the 160 branches in Japan and 170 branches in other countries. NIKO's headquarters still remain in its founding base in Matsuyama city of Ehime prefecture, Japan. Today, the leadership of NIKO is held by the son of the late founder, Ashihara Hidenori (Kancho). Alongside branch leaders and other members around the world, he strives to uphold the will of the Ashihara legacy and bring the organization to ever greater heights. Check out NIKO's website here! |