RIP SENSEI DON MORRISON 6th Dan

It is with great sadness and regret that we inform our members of the passing of Don Morrison Sensei 6th Dan WSKF. 
Sensei Don succumbed to COVID and after a spell in hospital passed away on January 23rd.

Seen here receiving his 6th Dan Certificate from Sensei Kasuya, Sensei Don’s Karate Career was marked by his continual search for perfection in his art.

Don began his Karate career in 1971, training in the Isshin Ryu style under Sensei Ticki Donovan. moving on to Kyokushinkai style before Joining the Thames Karate Association to practice Shotokan in 1976. Don developed his Karate under Sensei Enoeda in KUGB, Sensei Ohta in JKA England before joining WSKF to enjoy Sensei Kasuya’s approach to the art.

Sensei Don was a vigorous competitor, testing his Karate against other Karateka for over 20 years. He brought the same energy to his teaching, having established his own Dojo at Sydenham Hill later to move to Forest Hill as Seishin-Juku and his second Dojo at Chafford Hundred.

Sensei Don is remembered fondly by his students, friends and fellow competitors for his fighting spirit, intense training regime, his kindness and patience.

 May he rest in peace with his maker and in all our hearts.

8 comments on “RIP SENSEI DON MORRISON 6th Dan
  1. Beyou Dago says:

    Rest in power Sensei Don and very much thank you indeed you remained indefinitely in ours hearts .OSS.

  2. Tiff Horsley says:

    Such a lovely man, a truly inspirational Karateka & a very giving Sensei. I will remember him fondly, he has taught my 2 daughters for the past 3 years & they will miss him dearly, RIP Sensei. God bless & you will forever be in our prayers…

  3. Dr Usha Chinappen-Horsley says:

    We are so terribly saddened to hear the dreadful news of Sensei Don’s passing…my girls were students of his for the last three years and they are so devastated that they will no longer learn from his art nor see his beautiful smile again…Sensei Don was a beacon of dedication and commitment for all his students and peers in karate and he was there for the girls and all of his students throughout very difficult circumstances during lockdown last year…we will never forget him and he remains in our thoughts and prayers❤️may he rest in peace but also reign in glory as the greatest Sensei and inspiration that he will always be x

  4. Isham says:

    Sensei only wanted what was best for us and he pushed us to be great everyone will miss him

  5. Dr U Chinappen-Horsley says:

    We are so terribly saddened to hear the dreadful news of Sensei Don’s passing..the girls will be devestated as we all are…Sensei Don was a beacon of dedication and commitment for all his students and peers in karate and he was there for the girls and all of the children throughout all of last year during difficult circumstances in lockdown…we will never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family❤️may he rest in peace x

  6. David Sinclair says:

    My first experience on meeting Don Morrison Sensei was how welcoming he was into his club, I saw how committed he was to his training and teaching and he made me feel part of his club. I JOINED. sadly missed but not forgotten, rest in peace sensai, Oss

  7. Terry Fuller says:

    I can only echo the messages above. We can all think of people that we have encountered in our lives that have had lasting and positive influence and for me Don is one of them. Always kind and encouraged me and everyone to rise beyond our abilities. I am sure I am one of many hundreds of people who will never forget him

  8. Ella Bennett says:

    Rest in Power Don Sensei, he was a blessed soul who empowered and trained me to achieve a black belt in karate at the age of 9! He was also an family friend and was a kind and generous person. I am incredibly sad to hear this news and pray peace and healing for his family x

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