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Sad News – Passing of JKA HQ Chief Instructor Ueki Masaaki: SKDI would like to share this recent announcement from the JKA Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. "On July 14th, 2024, Chief instructor Ueki Masaaki (10th Dan), who had been undergoing treatment for illness, passed away. He was 85 years old. We would like to offer our deepest condolences. The funeral has already been held with only family members present, in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family." SKDI members express our most sincere condolonces to the family and our deep gratitude for Ueki-sensei's many years of leadership in the JKA. His love of karate was felt over the years as he helped to spread JKA karate across the world.
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