Jose Martins Achiam
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Jose Martins ACHIAM (1944–2008) was a Portuguese born in Macau
.
He is just considered the founder and the father of Macau Karatedo and Seigokan
Macau.
He introduced Karatedo in that Portuguese Province
(at that time) in 1967.
His father worked in the Macau Judiciary Police officials.
During 40 years in Macau, he vigorously develops karate
and promote Macao Karate in the international karate community to achieve a certain position.
In the Macau Karate sector his nickname was the "Master", the "Father of Karate".
In 1970, Mr.Achiam played in Tokyo
on behalf of Hong Kong
to held its first session of the World Karate Championships (WUKO I).
In 1994, he vigorously promote Macau to unite the various schools of Karate and then, when the Macao Karatedo Association (AKM) was established, he became its founding president re-elected since the term of office to vigorously promote karate and done efforts to increase the overall level, so in recent years, Macau Karate in a number of international competitions, is repeatedly winning.
In the 90's Jose Achiam began to participate in international affairs, has been elected as Secretary-General of the Asian Karatedo Federation (AKF) and for the Executive Committee of the World Karate Federation
(WKF). His term of office was awarded by WKF assigned specifically to help China's accession to WKF. In July 2006 chaired the first training of karate Coaches of the Chinese Karatedo Association. J.M.Achiam term of office the Secretary-General on the AKF Asian Games in Seoul, to strive to karate as a sport and eventually succeeded in the Asian Games
karate officially became a permanent sport. Earlier in 2008, Mr. Achiam has been named for the Macao Sports Committee.
Mr. Achiam was father of two sons and two daughters. His young daughter, Mariana Vargas Achiam, played in 2008 on behalf of Macau, held in Sabah
, the Ninth AKF Asian Youth, Junior Karate Championships.
His third son, Jose Luis Pedruco Achiam had in 1998, the Asian Youth, Junior Karate Championships and in the 15-year-old team won the silver medal from his hand.
On September 16, 2008 due to a severe stroke
was admitted to hospital, until died at 11:00 September 23, 2008. Mr. Achiam had 40 years of active contribution in karate.
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
.
He is just considered the founder and the father of Macau Karatedo and Seigokan
Seigokan
Seigokan is the Goju-Ryu Karate-do organization founded in 1945 by Seigo Tada Hanshi . With its Hombu Dojo in Himeji, Japan, the Seigokan All Japan Karate-do Association — its official name — has branches in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China , India, Italy, the Philippines, Portugal, Sri Lanka,...
Macau.
He introduced Karatedo in that Portuguese Province
Province
A province is a territorial unit, almost always an administrative division, within a country or state.-Etymology:The English word "province" is attested since about 1330 and derives from the 13th-century Old French "province," which itself comes from the Latin word "provincia," which referred to...
(at that time) in 1967.
His father worked in the Macau Judiciary Police officials.
During 40 years in Macau, he vigorously develops karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
and promote Macao Karate in the international karate community to achieve a certain position.
In the Macau Karate sector his nickname was the "Master", the "Father of Karate".
In 1970, Mr.Achiam played in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
on behalf of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
to held its first session of the World Karate Championships (WUKO I).
In 1994, he vigorously promote Macau to unite the various schools of Karate and then, when the Macao Karatedo Association (AKM) was established, he became its founding president re-elected since the term of office to vigorously promote karate and done efforts to increase the overall level, so in recent years, Macau Karate in a number of international competitions, is repeatedly winning.
In the 90's Jose Achiam began to participate in international affairs, has been elected as Secretary-General of the Asian Karatedo Federation (AKF) and for the Executive Committee of the World Karate Federation
World Karate Federation
The World Karate Federation, or WKF, was formed in 1990 from former WUKO members and is the largest international governing body of sport karate with over 130 member countries. It is the only karate organization recognised by the International Olympic Committee and has more than ten million members...
(WKF). His term of office was awarded by WKF assigned specifically to help China's accession to WKF. In July 2006 chaired the first training of karate Coaches of the Chinese Karatedo Association. J.M.Achiam term of office the Secretary-General on the AKF Asian Games in Seoul, to strive to karate as a sport and eventually succeeded in the Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
karate officially became a permanent sport. Earlier in 2008, Mr. Achiam has been named for the Macao Sports Committee.
Mr. Achiam was father of two sons and two daughters. His young daughter, Mariana Vargas Achiam, played in 2008 on behalf of Macau, held in Sabah
Sabah
Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south...
, the Ninth AKF Asian Youth, Junior Karate Championships.
His third son, Jose Luis Pedruco Achiam had in 1998, the Asian Youth, Junior Karate Championships and in the 15-year-old team won the silver medal from his hand.
On September 16, 2008 due to a severe stroke
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
was admitted to hospital, until died at 11:00 September 23, 2008. Mr. Achiam had 40 years of active contribution in karate.