Paul Fenech Sensei

Paul Fenech Sensei is a true Shotokan practitioner, instructor and coach. He has dedicated the last 25 years of his life to Shotokan karate, and continuing the ways of his sensei’s have passed onto him. He says:

"My greatest inspiration was Frank Nowak sensei. He was loyal to one art and true to himself. He extracted the life out of his body every time he stepped onto the Dojo. He inspired me that much that he left me a lasting memory. I teach his way, I teach with his voice. I hope to carry his name with honour.

My greatest loss was in 1991 when Frank sensei passed away after a lengthy period of illness. I also lost my first Sensei in 2003 (Gary Feuer) as well as Kase sensei who passed on in 2004."

Paul sensei dedicates his dojos to these great men who are no longer with us. They have all been an inspiration and the strength behind his passion.

Started training in 1981 at Maroubra, Sydney at the age of 13 years, under SKI
Trained under the late Gary Feuer Sensei, a direct student of the late Frank Nowak Sensei
At the age of 17, Paul sensei began training directly with Nowak sensei
Trained 5 times a week at many Sydney dojos following Nowak sensei
Gained his black belt in 1986 aged 18 years, Sydney
Gained his 2nd Dan (Nidan) in 1988, Sydney
Gained his 3rd Dan (Sandan) in 1996, Tasmania
Gained his 4th Dan (Yondan) in 2001, Sydney, in the presence of the late Taiji Kase sensei

International seminars and tournaments

1989: Training for 6 weeks in Denmark
1990: Travelled to the USA for training and the Shotokan International Championships
2001: Training in Japan with Kagawa sensei
2001: Training in Israel with Kase Sensei and Arie sensei
2001: Training in Canberra with Kanazawa sensei
2001: Training in Sydney with Kase sensei and Pascal Lecourt sensei
2002: Training in Andorra with Kase Sensei
2002: Training in the UK and Denmark with JKA
2003: Training in France with Pascal sensei and Jon Pierre Lavarato Sensei
2003: Training in Andorra with Kase Sensei
2004: Training in UK with Tanaka Sensei

Domestic seminars and tournaments

Participated in over 15 National seminars and championships with SKI and Zanshin Shotokan
Numerous 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings
Australian national kata champion 1988
Australian national kumite champion 1998