Orang Ranjbar Sensei

Chief Instructor - Rokudan

A former student of Sensei Riazi and Sensei Terry O’Neil, Sensei Orang is currently ranked Rokudan (6th Dan). He delivers traditional Shotokan as an education deeply rooted in karate way of life, where the Dojo-Kun are taken seriously and followed at all times, ensuring all our students understand and incorporate it:  *Seek perfection of character, *Be faithful (protect the way of truth), *Respect others (and the rules of etiquette), *Endeavour (fostering the spirit of effort) and *Refrain from violent behaviour.

Sensei Orang, through his teachings, produced many tough level headed martial artists as well as some World and European Champions.

Other achievements in his karate life include:

  • WKA President
  • Former WUKF Ambassador
  • UKE President
  • MKA Team
  • A proud member of the Kizuna Brotherhood
  • Former WUKO European President
  • Former WUKO Referee Commission
  • Qualified Chief Referee

 

Biography:

A former Water Polo International representing Iran from 1973-76, began his martial arts journey as a young adult in 1980. An ex KUGB and a former student of Sensei Riazi and Sensei Terry O'Neil, he discovered the karate way of life, which he continues wholeheartedly to this date.

The lack of possibilities to travel abroad at the time, he was restricted to only compete within the UK, during which period, he achieved many prestigious podium positions in Kumite such as 4 gold, 2 silver and 7 bronze in KUGB National Championships alone just to name a few.

Sensei Orang, through his teachings, produced many tough level headed martial artists as well as some World and European champions.

Professional Life:
  • Field Operations Manager - Advanced Technology Industries
  • Contracts Manager - Vodafone Links
  • Area Operations Manager - NTL Broadcast
  • Sports Injury Rehab Specialist - Salford Reds RLFC
  • Security Consultant - Dorbier Ltd.

Respect & etiquette

100%

Dojo-Kiun & karate way of life

100%

Kihon (Karate Basics)

100%

Kata (Karate forms)

100%

Kumite (Fighting) - with real spirit

100%

Kata Bunkai (Study of form Application)

50%

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