Since 1980, I have been actively involved in martial arts. My journey began in Amaliada, Ilia, with Kung Fu, under the guidance of an instructor who trained a small group of friends—about five people.
At that time, there was no Karate school in the area. In 1983, the first Okinawa Karate school was founded, where I became the very first registered student, under the instruction of Antonis Koutouzis.
After progressing to the green belt, I moved to Athens, where I continued my training in Okinawa Karate under the late Vasilis Zachopoulos. I remained there until 1992, the year I established the Okinawa Karate school in Zakynthos.
From 1994, when jiu-jitsu began to make its first noticeable appearance in Greece, I was among the first to embrace the art. Our Club is a founding member of the Hellenic Federation of Ju-Jitsu (E.F.E.O.Z.-Z.), actively contributing to the growth and development of the sport in the country.
In the Panhellenic Championships, our Club consistently stands out, always ranking among the top five clubs in Greece.
Our athletes participate with the National Team in all international competitions—Balkan, European, and World Championships—achieving major distinctions and medals, bringing pride not only to Greece but also to the island of Zakynthos.
Additionally, many of our athletes have earned qualification points that grant them entry to university programs of their choice without examinations, as stipulated by the criteria of the General Secretariat of Sports.
We continue strong and steady, with the same passion, dedication, and respect for the martial arts that have guided us since the beginning.
Diplomas
- Black Belt 6 Dan Okinawa Karate
- Black Belt 6 Dan Ju-Jitsu
- B Category Trainer Diploma by the Greek general secretariat of sports in Ju-Jitsu and profession Diploma of the above sports by the same authority
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