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Top Muay Thai coach, Andre Zeitoun’s last visit before he left Malta was to the “Shiroi Tora Shotokan Karate Dojo” which is run by Andre’s friend for over twenty years – Sensei Jairzinho – Zammit.

The welcome at the dojo by Sensei Jairzinoho & his students for Andre was warm and enthusiastic.

Andre’s protest of a full stomach was swept aside as he was given the honor of leading the training session.

The two masters with the help of one of the more advanced students gave an excellent display in blocking and striking techniques.

However the enthusiastic young students were not about to let Andre of that easily and full stomach or not a kicking demonstration was next in line for Andre. It was apparent that the Thai Boxing coach has lost none of his athletic abilities as he effortlessly took to the air and gave an excellent demonstration in Muay Thai kicking techniques.

Much to the dismay of the young students – all good things must come to an end – and the lesson was soon over but not before a presentation ceremony were Andre was presented with a book about Malta in appreciation of his visit.

What shone through during this visit to the Shiro Tora Dojo was the excellent ability of both masters to communicate and teach.

Sensei Jairzinho – Zammit runs an excellent karate club. That he not only enjoys teaching his young pupils but cares about them is very obvious.

The Sensei is assisted in the smooth running of the club by his wife Fleur and his father Joe –  A sport club with a family environment.

The details of this excellent Karate club: website s.t.s.k.d.angelfire.com/ Tel 00356 – 99802069

From The ” Shiroi Tora Shotokan Karate Dojo” web site.

Sensei Jairzinho Zammit started training at the age of 14 under the late Sifu Noel Vella. He practiced Kung Fu for about 2 years at Tigne Sports Association Sliema. When the school closed down due to building projects, Sensei Jair joined Sensei Marco’s Ninjitsu Ryu, and studying under such a true martial artist, he developed a respectful attitude towards martial arts. The Ninjitsu training helped him to also develop physical strength, improve fighting techniques and learn weaponry. Sensei Jair traslocated to another town, and it was then that he started Karate at the Malta Shotokan Karate Association (at that time affiliated to the Japan Karate Association) which taught the style of Shotokan. He practiced the art with this association for over 13 years until he got the Nidan Black Belt. His first degree Black Belt was presented to him from the world famous Sensei Shiro Asano 8th Dan Degree Black Belt, Chief Instructor of the Shotokan Karate International European Federation, also approved from the Shotokan International Federation of Sensei Kanazawa 8th Dan Degree Black Belt. His Nidan Black Belt was awarded to him after passing the grading with Kyoshi Sensei Charles Gidley 7th Dan Degree Black Belt, Chief Instructor of the British Shotokan Kyogi International and now also representative of the Japan Shotokan Association of Great Britain. Sensei Jairzinho this year passed his Sandan Black Belt under Master Richard Hopkins Founder of the World Union of Martial Arts Federation. (W.U.M.A).

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