Shane Hurliman, Sempai
Shane Hurliman
Date of birth: 11/09/1963
Current Dojo: New Plymouth
Year Started Martial Arts: 1981 – Goju Ryu Karate
Year Started SKJJ: 2002
Current Grade SKJJ: 2nd Dan, 21st May 2011
Main Instructor: James Salter
Other Martial Arts Experience: Karate
Other Influencing Instructors:
- Alistair Thompson Shihan
- Joy Thompson Sensei
- Shane Lowe Sensei
- Terry Foster Sensei, Shushikai Karate Kan
Favourite Technique: Any technique that's simple, subtle and effective
Most Memorable Martial Arts Moment: First Gasshaku (Training Camp) TOPEC (Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits Centre) in New Plymouth 2005
Other Magic Moments:
- Every Gasshaku Since!
- My Shodan Grading
Favourite Saying: When the student is ready the teacher will appear
Other Skills:
- Police Sergeant, joined Police 1987
- Self Taught Landscaper and Light Construction
- Hopeless petrol head!
- Owner/slave 1973 Dodge Challenger
- Proud father of a beautiful teenage daughter
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