Name: James Casey

Home Town: Burleigh Heads

Country: Australia

Date of Birth: 11/01/52

Style Practiced: Kyokushin Karate

Rank: 6th Dan

Achievements:

International referee - World Titles Japan- Tokyo & Isaka. Full contact karate.
International referee - K1 kickboxing 1992, 1993, 1994
Australian Coach - Seido Kai Kan Karate team to Japan
Australian Coach National All Styles - Canada 1996
National All Styles - Vice President
World All Styles - Vice President
Citizen of the Year - Gold Coast, Queensland 1995. For working with underprivileged teenagers and adults.

Background:

Shihan James Casey first became involved in Karate in 1970. He was taught Kyokushin Karate under Sensei Frank Everett. A very dedicated student he trained seven days a week for many years under Sensei Frank's direction.

At present Mr Casey teaches traditional karate and hopes to continue doing so well into the future. He is helping to build the status of KenshinKan International Karate both in Australia and overseas.

Mr Casey is Vice President of National All Styles and is assisting in the continued growth of the NAS and WASO, both in Australia and Internationally.