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. Bob also assists in teaching youth classes at Phoenix's dojo in Bethesda, MD.
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)
