Karate in Seychelles
The Martial Arts in Seychelles has a history spanning some 50+ years. For many years, the Seychelles Karate Federation (SKF) have been tasked with managing and coordinating the various karate groups in the country. The Federation will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2022.
At present, the following organisations/styles are members of the SKF:
- Ashihara Karate – Egbert Moustache
- Combat Tang Soo Do – David Esparon
- International Karate Alliance Kyokushinryu – Phillip Moustache
- Japan Shotokan Karate Association – Anto Suzette
- Joshinmon Shorin-Ryu Karate-do – Donald Celestine
- Kimura Shukokai – Gabriel Victor
- Northern Tang Soo Do – James Faure
SEYCHELLES KARATE FEDERATION – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2022 – 2023 PERIOD
Mr. Donald Celestine | Chairman | Joshinmon Shorin-Ryu |
Mr. Phillip Moustache | Vice-Chairman | Kyokushin-Ryu |
Mr. Philip Verghese | Secretary | Kyokushin-Ryu |
Mr. Henry Nicette | Asst. Secretary | Combat Tang Soo Do |
Mr. Christopher Hoareau | Treasurer | Kimura Shukokai |
Mr. Martin Lebon | Asst. Treasurer | Ashihara Karate |
Mr. David Esparon | Member | Combat Tang Soo Do |
Mr. Baby Akkara Kuriyakku | Member | |
Mr Joseph Bibi | Member | |
Miss Stephanie De Letourdie | Member | Kimura Shukokai |
Mr. George Cherry | Member | Joshinmon Shorin-Ryu |
Mr. James Faure | Member | Northern Tang Soo Do |
Mr. Anto Suzette | Member | Japan Shotokan Karate Association |
Dr. Egbert Moustache | Member | Ashihara Karate |
Members are elected for a two-year period in January/February.
Please see congratulatory message to Ashihara Karate by the Chairman – https://ashiharaseychelles.org/skf/chairmans-message/