Ahmad Ismail

Ahmed Ismail is a 5th Dan Black Belt in Karate. Shihan Ahmed is the most senior (Saiko) practitioner of the Kyokushin-kan organisation in Lebanon and also holds the position of Branch Chief under the umbrella of Kancho. Hatsuo Royama. Saiko Ismail is a man who for many years has worked very hard for his community, changing the lives of many thousands of students through his martial arts teaching and personal leadership. In his home town of Tripoli, Saiko Ahmed is endeared by all who know him and highly respected by not only the people of Tripoli but also leaders in the martial arts community world wide. Traditional Karate-do (or Budo Martial arts) is important for the creation of strong bodies, and resilient minds, of which are so important for surviving todays challenges. Through the study of traditional Karate-do, Saiko Ahmad Ismail provides a powerful community contribution for the people of Tripoli. His focus on hard training and setting a high bar on quality has given him the reputation of a strong but fair leader, who trains his students to become thebest version of themselves. "The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the prfection of character of its participants!" - Gichin Funakoshi