The eldest of the three brothers who brought Shorin-ryu Seibukan to the UAE, Kyoshi (7th Dan) Najeem was the first of them to enrol for Karate classes. Soon after that, he realised the benefits this wonderful art would offer to his younger brothers Jaleel and Iqbal.
Very few people know of Kyoshi Najeem as a qualified lawyer. Well, black and white has been the story of his life. But not in law. So influential was Karate in his life that he gave up his white clothes and black lawyers’ gown and chose to spend his life wearing the white gi and black belt.
Alongside his brothers, Kyoshi Najeem continues to impart his knowledge and wisdom upon his students, and maintains his own training. Together, he and his brothers have travelled far and wide to continuously better themselves. With them, he has travelled to various countries around the world to attend tournaments and training seminars, including:
• India (home)
• Malaysia
• Germany
• USA
• Okinawa, Japan
His superiors applaud him, his piers admire him, and his students adore him. His soft-spoken conduct, strictness of form and friendly nature have earned him a place of respect in the hearts of all who know him.
Ranked 7th Dan in Karate, 5th Dan Kobudo and 3rd Dan Aikido, Kyoshi Najeem is Chief Examiner of the styles for the UAE.
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