This site has been put together to preserve the memory of
Shihan Stan Schmidt and highlights
some of his remarkable achievements / contributions to the Martial Arts World.
Shihan Stan trained / mentored / influenced many people around the globe so this community platform
has been created, for those wanting to share their personal experiences via stories / images / videos.
The form at the bottom of the page will allow you to submit your stories to the administer.
Movies - Videos - Magazines - Books - Music
Stan has made so many contributions in different areas we thought we would make it easier for you to find them, in these sections
Shihan Stan
was born in South Africa on 6th October 1936 and passed away 7th October 2019
He studied at the University of South Africa and obtained a Master’s Degree of Communications.
In 1963, he was one of the Westerner’s to train with the JKA at the Tokyo Headquarters (Honbu Dojo).
After returning from his trip to Japan, Shihan Stan helped established JKA Karate in South Africa
which was the biggest and most successful Karate Organisation in South Africa.
After countless amount of times training in Japan, Shihan Stan was the first non-Japanese Karateka
to receive his
7th Degree Black Belt from the JKA, and after over 50 years continual service,
the JKA awarded him the rank of
8th Degree Black Belt also the first westerner to achieve it
EARLY BIRDS SOUTH AFRICA
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Sensei Stan Schmidt’s wife Judy, and his four daughters Debbie, Caryn, Lisa & Tia as well as Sensei Stan’s son in-law and student Sensei Keith Geyer and their families on his passing.
Books
Here are a few of Sensei's books that in his private collection
SPECIAL TRAINING SESSION MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Sensei Stan reflects about his training in Australia
I enjoy teaching a chosen number of students at my private house dojo.
On Wednesdays I go to Sensei Keith Geyer’s Caulfield dojo to instruct the black belt squad.
The spirit and standard of the black belts is world class.
My son in law Keith is doing a fantastic job.
He never expects his students to just listen and do what he says.
He does it with them – always with full commitment and with their best interests at heart.
A number of years ago I founded the College of the Openhand.
The college aims at connecting martial artists and sports scientists for the purpose of
researching and developing methods, which focus on the relevant Self- defense and Health
needs our high-speed modern-day way of life challenges us with.
We, as Westerners are good at innovating, inventing and creating.
I aim to continue operating in the creative spirit, reaching out, giving and taking; and to never stop training.
“The greatest masters are at the same time the greatest students.”
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