Hoosain Narker, the International Director for Ashihara Karate, and an 8th Dan martial artist with over forty-five years’ experience, has a vast knowledge of many major styles of Martial Arts. He started his Martial Arts career in 1974 at age 10 and holds Dan Ranking in Ashihara Karate, Kyokushin, Goju Ryu and Taekwondo.

Kaicho has travelled the world over in training and teaching this unique brand of Karate. He was a finalist in the U.S. Open Championships in 1988.

He has taught Self-defence to members of the US Army Home Guard and whilst not tournament oriented, succeeded in becoming the Grand Champion at the 1994 S.A. Taekwondo Championships, after which he represented South Africa at the World Championships. Since then, he has competed in several other tournaments around the world.

He has served with distinction for 21 years as an Executive Member on the Provincial and National Karate Structures, being a founder member of the governing body for Karate in South Africa. He currently serves on several macro-sports structures as an administrator.

Kaicho is a certified Exercise Teacher as well as a university accredited Sports Coach and he has been teaching professionally since 1985. He continues to teach classes on a full-time basis in Cape Town, South Africa, whilst travelling the world educating members on the finer points of Ashihara Karate.