Bob Buchanan, Dai Sempai

Dai Sempai Bob Buchanan holds the rank of nidan (2nd degree black belt) and is a full instructor in the Phoenix Karate-do Association, Kyokushinkai.


Throughout his training, Bob has had the privilege to compete in various tournament (see below) and has met other karateka from all over the world!

-2006 US Capital Sabaki Challenge Champion (Semi Contact)
-2006 US Capital Sabaki Challenge Grand Champion (Semi Contact)
-2007 US Capital Sabaki Challenge Champion (Semi Contact)
-2008 US Capital Sabaki Challenge Champion (Semi Contact)
-2008 US Capital Sabaki Challenge Grand Champion (Semi Contact)
-2009 US Capital Sabaki Challenge- 3rd Place (Full Contact)
-2009 Muteki Kyokushin Ring Wars Heavyweight Champion (Full Contact)
-2010 US Capital Sabaki Challenge- 2nd Place (Full Contact)
-2010 American International Karate Championship- 2nd Place (Full Contact)
-2011 US Capital Sabaki Challenge- Heavyweight Champion (Full Contact)
-2011 World Sabaki Challenge- Quarter finalist
-2011 American International Karate Championship- 1st Place (Full Contact)
-2011 Muteki Kyokushin Ring Wars Heavyweight Champion (Full Contact)

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