David Donovan OBE, British Karate Federation

David Donovan OBE

David 'Ticky' Donovan OBE is a renowned British karate competitor and coach. He was the coach and manager of the British and English national karate teams from 1977 until his retirement from that role in 2008. During his tenure as coach Britain won numerous European and World championship team gold medals. It was for his achievements as a coach that he was awarded the OBE in 1991. Ticky Donovan currently holds an 8th Dan black belt.

In 1973 Ticky formed his own style of Karate known as Ishinryu which means 'All of one Heart'. This style has had significant competition success over the years and continues to be practised at a number of UK clubs as well as in Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

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