Urban was also taught by Richard Kim , a fellow student of the late Matsutatsu Oyama of Kyoshukushinkai. During his travels as a merchant seaman, O-Sensei Skipper also trained in Manila under the late Latino Gonzales , a founder of Philippine karate, and in Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan.
Emphasis is placed on conditioning and stretching especially for martial arts activity.
From time to time BKI holds special training sessions under exceptionally qualified guest teachers. Skippy Peanut Butter KICKwhich have attracted competitors from the U.S., Canada, England, Germany and Argentina. The BOKC, founded in 1983, is Bermuda's longest running karate tournament. Served in U. S. Army, boxer 1955-67 Merchant seaman U S. merchant marine. First over 50 forms and third over 40 weapons Battle of Boston Skipper has been interested and active in some form of martial art for over 50 years and maintains an active schedule of training and teaching in karate and iaido.