Shihan - Erik Nilsson
Erik has over 40 years experience in martial arts. In 1971 Erik began karate locally in Sodertalje, Shito Ryo Shuko kai, which was then led by Chojiro Tani International (style changed its name soon to be Tani Shito Ryu). The branch representative of the style in Sweden was Tamas Weber, founder of Sanshin-kan International. Erik joined after a few years to train directly under Tamas in the legendary Dojo on Olov street in Stockholm.
Erik's primary influence in karate has since then been Soke Tamas Weber.
In the mid-90s, Erik returned to Södertälje and started up Sanshin-kan Södertälje. Since then he has been the club's Instructor.
Shortly after the formation of the Södertälje Club, Erik traveled to Japan to live and train directly under the guidance of Soke Toshio Kaneta. During this time Erik also trained in Kobudo (traditional weapons). Over the years, Erik has had the privilege to travel with and participate in many of the International camps led by Tamas. At many of these camps, both karate training and training in Close Combat occurred.
Erik has also led training and courses in self-defense, among others, in cooperation with the police.
Erik is the General Secretary for International Sanshin-kan.
Erik has now graduated to Rokudan, 6th Dan in Karate, Shito Ryu
- Sanshin-kan International, WKF
- Martial arts Kaneta Association, JKF
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