Sensei Gibbs began training at the age of 39. At that time he was a B ranked Squash player looking for a good cross training activity. His son, Jay, was just beginning Isshinryu Karate, and he realized what a rounded set of skills it employed. In October of 1996 he walked onto the deck at a local Isshinryu school for the first time, and has never looked back.
His training continued, and
the tournament circuit got tougher, but still Sensei Gibbs always had
time to assist in the instruction of other students.
In fact, many of these students have gone on to achieve
great things in Martial Arts, competition and education.
After several years of more
advanced studies, Sensei Gibbs was promoted to Sandan on Sept. 28, 2003.
When Master Aldo Panazzola
opened his dojo in September of 2005, Sensei Gibbs realized what an
opportunity this was, and contacted him to request to be accepted as a
student. After a few months of observation
and instruction, he was
accepted as a student at Karate Rocks Family Martial Arts where he continues to advance his knowledge of Isshinryu.
Sensei Gibbs continues to
enjoy instructing other students, and particularly enjoys bringing
Isshinryu to older students. Come on out,
and discover what he learned...
email Sensei Gibbs: senseigibbs@karaterocks.com