Professor George Canning Snr
George Canning Snr is a renowned martial artist. Some refer to him as the "Godfather". George spent most of his life practicing martial arts. In the blink of an eye, this man can still drop into the full box splits at 80 years, which is something students a quarter of his age struggle to do at times. George is the brains behind Mugendo and its development. He took different aspects of other martial art forms and combined them to develop Mugendo
His passion for martial arts developed while serving in the Royal Engineers from 1959 - 1965. It started with boxing and led onto unarmed combat techniques, Judo and Ju-Jitsu. After leaving the army, George wanted to become more involved with martial arts so began training in Wado Ryu Karate in 1968 under the teachings of Peter Suzaki. George received his 1st Dan in July 1973. While learning from Peter Suzaki, George began establishing and growing Wado Ryu in Ireland and later on became the President of the Irish Karate Federation.
By 1980 George had attained the level of 5th Dan and was begining the development of Mugendo.
His passion for martial arts developed while serving in the Royal Engineers from 1959 - 1965. It started with boxing and led onto unarmed combat techniques, Judo and Ju-Jitsu. After leaving the army, George wanted to become more involved with martial arts so began training in Wado Ryu Karate in 1968 under the teachings of Peter Suzaki. George received his 1st Dan in July 1973. While learning from Peter Suzaki, George began establishing and growing Wado Ryu in Ireland and later on became the President of the Irish Karate Federation.
By 1980 George had attained the level of 5th Dan and was begining the development of Mugendo.
In the early eigthies George was conferred with the title of Professor in Croatia. Professor George Canning is also highly involved in Bio- Energy Healing. A technic he learned while out in Yugoslavia. George currently is active martial arts and retired from healing. He takes both sides of his life very seriously.
| Achievements Grade | Date | Grading Authority | Technical Positiions Held Organisation | Position |
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1st Dan
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08/07/73
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All Japan Karate Do Federation
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British Karate Control Board
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Referee / Judge
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2nd Dan
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06/10/74
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All Japan Karate Do Federation
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European Karate Union
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Referee / Judge
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3rd Dan
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01/11/75
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Amateur Karate Association
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UK Karate Federation
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Referee / Judge
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4th Dan
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15/04/78
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Irish Karate Do Technical Committee
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World All Styles Karate Federation
|
Referee / Judge
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5th Dan
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08/10/80
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Irish Karate Do Technical Committee
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Irish Karate Do Federation
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Chief Referee / Judge
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6th Dan
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21/10/83
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Mugendo International
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Mugendo Intrnational
World Mugendo Organisation |
Chief Referee / Judge
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7th Dan
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24/04/84
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Mugendo International
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University Of Mugendo
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Chief Referee / Judge
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8th Dan
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03/11/85
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Mugendo International
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All Ireland Karate Do
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Wado Kai
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9th Dan
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Obligatory
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England Karate Do
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Wado Kai
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10th Dan
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Obligatory
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W.U.K.O Referee Course
WACO and WAKO |
Chief Referee
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