Here's a little something about the officers of the Federation

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Hon. Chairman: Mr Alun Mowll 5th Dan. Started training in 1978, gaining 1st Dan in 1982. Before being appointed chairman in 2009, he acted as head coach for the federation, coaching many students to successfully compete at national and international level.  In 1994, he was awarded coach of the year by the Sports Council of Wales.  In 2000, he was appointed Karate development officer for the Welsh Karate Governing Body and the Sports Council of Wales. A former international competitor with numerous title succeses, he is now one of the UK’s foremost tournament referee and judge under ITKF rules. He is one of the instructors at the Bangor based Seki Ryu Zan.

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Hon. Treasurer & Licensing Officer: Mr Dave Lloyd 2nd Dan. Started training in 2000 after bringing his son to the club, rather than sit and watch the training, he decided to "give it a go”  and soon became hooked. He originally joined the committee as treasurer, but volunteered to do a dual role when the previous licensing officer retired. Dave is a fully qualified tournament referee and judge under ITKF rules. He is also an instructor at the Seki Ryu Zan.

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Hon. Secretary: Mr Gwyn Mowll 5th Dan. Started training in 1976 at a local club, gaining 1st Dan in 1980. As chief instructor of the Seki Ryu Zan, he has coached a great many students to 1st Dan and above. On the formation of the WTKF, it was Kawasoe Sensei’s wish that he be appointed secretary. Another former international competitor and champion, he is also a leading UK tournament referee and judge under ITKF rules. He is also a governing body coach assessor.

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Child Protection Officer: Siwan Elenid 3rd Dan. Siwan is the chief instructor of the Caernarfon based Sakura Karate club. She has many years experience having started training in 1992. Not only is she famous for her prowess in karate circles, but also of her football skills, having played at league level for Bangor and Caernarfon ladies team.

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Webmaster: Mr Huw Wyn Jones 1st Dan. Another parent who opted to train rather than watch he too soon became hooked back in 2001. Huw took the unenviable task of managing the IT side for the Federation, establishing a new web site and helping clubs within the association with their web pages. He trains at the Seki Ryu Zan and is a principal instructor on the Wednesday night’s ‘beginner’s class’.