SHIHAN MICHAEL SIM

Shihan Michael Sim's vision is to train a team of Karate fighters of tomorrow. Our Club is working closely with Singapore Karate-do Federation and Singapore Sports Council in promoting karate to the younger generation.

 

Being a national fighter and coach, Shihan Michael has the experience and technical knowledge to conduct Karate courses and clinic to Secondary Schools, Colleges, private classes, various Community Centers in Singapore.

 

Shihan Michael also strives to change the stereotyping of martial arts as a violent art into a cultured, and discipline sports.

 

His love and commitment to this sport has triumphed him the reputation as the head coach for Hayashi-ha Karate-do. The trophies and medal he won was earned through sheer hardwork, pain, buckets of sweat and determination.

 

Sihan Michael understands that the road is hard and tedious. Nevertheless, his strong dedication and enthusiasm will assist him through.

 

1983 At the young age of 15, Michael started learning karate. He picked up the skill quickly and was selected for the Shito-Ryu Tournament (held in Malaysia) and won a Gold under Team Kumite.

   

* 1986  After 3 years of rigorous training, he earned his black belt (1st Dan). He also represented Singapore in the 8th World Union of Karate-do Organisations (W.U.K.O.) Championship in Sydney, Australia.

* 1988  Participated in the Selangor Open and won a Gold in the 80kg Kumite event and Silver in Mens Kata event.

* 1989  In the Singapore/Japan Open, he yet again won a Gold in the Mens Open Kumite and Silver in the Mens Open Kata.

* 1997  He participated in the 19th S.E.A. Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia and was also the Team Captain for the Singapore Karate Squad.

* 1999  By the age of 31, he was already the only Authorized Chief Instructor and Examiner of Hayashi-ha Shito-Ryu-Kai Karate-do Singapore and also earned his 4th Dan in December, directly from Soke Teruo Hayashi in Japan. The Michael also received his 4th Dan (Federation Dan) form the Singapore Karate-do Federation (S.K.F.).

* 2000  He again represented Singapore as a coach in the 21st S.E.A. Games in Kuala Lumpur. In August he invited Soke Teruo Hayashi to Singapore to conduct a karate clinic.

* 2001  Michael was elected to the Panel of Coach (National) and was Member of Technical committee

* 2002  He achieved Singapores highest rank of National Referee (A) on 23rd March.

* 2004  AKF Qualified Judge B

* 2005  March 2005 , he earned his 5th Dan in Osaka.
* 2012  Nov 2012 , he earned his 6th Dan in Singapore.

*Shihan refers to "Master Teacher" in Japanese. A title usually given to 6th dans or above

 

    * 6th Dan Hayashi-ha Shitoryu-Kai Japan/Singapore Karate-do Federation,
    * Authorized Chief Instructor/Examiner/Referee,
    * Hayashi-Ha ShitoRyu-Kai Singapore Technical Director
    * National Referee (A),
    * Ex-National Coach,
    * NROC (National Registry of Coaches) Coach,
    * AKF (Asian Karate-Do Federation) Qualified Judge B,
    * Reservist Captain for Singapore Air Force.