Chief Coach

The Chief Coach - Hanshi Chia

Hanshi Chia Kwek Fah

  • Certified 7th Dan Blackbelt (Shitoryu)
  • BSc (Exercise and Sports Science)
  • 7th Dan Blackbelt, WKF
  • Certified NROC Master Coach
  • Certified First Aider
  • Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)

Biography of The Chief Coach

Born in 1947

Started Karate-do Training in Singapore.

Obtained Shitoryu 1st Dan Black Belt, certified by Soke Ni-sai Kenzo Mabuni.

Representing Singapore in 1st Asian Pacific Karate-do Championship in Singapore.

Obtained Shitoryu 2nd Dan Black Belt, certified by Soke Kenei Mabuni.

Representing Singapore in 3rd World Karate-do Championships (WUKO), Los Angeles.

Representing Singapore in 2nd Asian Pacific Karate-do Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Representing Singapore in 3rd Asian Pacific Karate-do Championship, Tokyo, Japan.

Obtained 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shitoryu Karate-do, certified by Soke Kenei Mabuni. Representing Singapore in 1st Asian Shitoryu Karate-do Championship, Singapore.

Representing Singapore in 2nd Asian Shitoryu Karate-do Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia. Obtained Gold Medal in Individual Open Male Kumite Event for Singapore.

Obtained 4th Dan Black Belt in Shitoryu Karate-do, certified by Soke Kenei Mabuni.

Participated in 1st Singapore Japan Goodwill Karate-do Championship, Singapore.

Participated in 1st Selangor Open Karate-do Championships, Malaysia.

Obtained 5th Dan Black Belt in Shitoryu Karate-do, certified by Soke Kenei Mabuni.

Obtained APUKO Kata Judge Qualification, New Zealand.

Obtained 6th Dan Black Belt in Shitoryu Karate-do, certified by Soke Kenei Mabuni.

Founded Ken Shin Kai Karate Club in Singapore to promote Sports Karate-do.

  • Obtained 7th Dan Black Belt in Shitoryu Karate-do, certified by Soke Kenei Mabuni.
  • Organised Pesta Sukan Karate-do Championship 1999 in Singapore.
  • Member of Organising Committee of 4th Asia Karate-do Championships.
  • Elected as Hon. Secretary of Singapore Karate-do Federation.

  • Obtained WKF 6th Dan Qualification, certified by World Karate-do Federation.
  • Team Manager of Singapore Team in 5th AKF Junior Championships, Macao.

  • Obtained AKF Kumite Judge B Qualification, certified by Asian Karate-do Federation.
  • Team Manager of Singapore National Team in XXI Sea Games.

Team Manager of Singapore Team to Penang Open Invitation Tournament.

Organised and conducted National Accreditation Course for Karate-do Coaches in partnership with Singapore Sports Council, introduced the first badge of NCAP Technical Certificates to karateka in Singapore.

  • Team Manger of 23rd Sea Games in Cebu Philippines for Singapore Karate-do Team. The team achieved two bronze medals for Singapore.
  • Obtained Master Coach status from National Registry of Coaching, Singapore Sports Council.

  • Team Manager for Singapore Team to Pra Sukma Karate-do Championship, Malaysia.
  • Organising Secretary of 8th AKF Junior and Cadet Championships.
  • Under the wing of Singapore Karate-do Federation, organised WKF-SKF Technical Seminar 2006 in Singapore, in partnership with World Karate-do Federation.
  • Obtained WKF 7 Dan Qualification, certified by World Karate-do Federation.
  • Enrolled in Sport Science Degree Course, Edith Cowan University, Australia.

  • Attending Sport Science Degree Course, Edith Cowan University, Australia.
  • Conducted Sai Weapon Workshop, jointly organized with Chia Partners and Zen Shin Ren Karate Association.
  • Assisted in organizing Ken Shin Kai 10th Anniversary Dinner function.
  • Obtained Sports Trainer qualification, certified by Sports Medicine Australia.
  • Obtained Sports First-aider qualification, certified by Sports Medicine Australia.

  • Certified Tchoukball Coach, certified by International Tchoukball Federation.
  • Coached member Miss Esther Tan to obtained Gold Medal in Kata competition in 7 Nations Sports Master Karate-do Championships in Malaysia.
  • Obtained Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) from Edith Cowan University, Australia.

  • Certified First Aider (Singapore).
  • Continuing promoting Shito-style of karate-do movement in Singapore.
  • Head of Ken Shin Kai Karate Club.

2010

  • Secretary General, Karatedo Union of Singapore
  • Obtained Hanshi Title from Karatedo Union of Singapore

2011

  • Hobucho of Singapore ISKU
  • NROC Master Coach, Singapore Sports Council
  • People Association licensed Karate Coach and Senior Fitness Coach

Club Location

Tanglin Community Club

245 Whitley Road Singapore 297829

Every and Sunday (except Public Holidays)

  • Sunday - 5.00pm to 6.00pm
    (Black Belters only)
  • Sunday - 6.00pm to 7.30pm

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