IFK President Shihan David Pickthall promoted to Hachidan
/On Saturday 10th May in Leipzig, Germany on the occasion of the 7th IFK World Kumite Championships, the IFK Board promoted Shihan David Pictkthall to the Rank of 8th Dan.
Shihan David has had a long career as a fighter, referee and coach and has worked tirelessly for the IFK, First as Vice President in 2013 and then since taking over as President in 2021. He is respected across the many different organisations in the Kyokushin World and beyond and is most deserving of this promotion.
Photos Courtesy Roman Odessky
