Christian COURTONNE

Christian COURTONNE, a physiotherapist since 1970, obtained his black belt in 1972 and his karate teacher’s diploma in 1974. He was chosen by Master Kase to represent his team at the first Tradi- tional Karate World Championships within the IAKF in 1973. From 1973 to 1976, he distinguished himself by his qualities as a figh- ter and technician. Today, 8th dan IKS, he is one of the greatest experts in International Shotokan Ryu Kase Ha. Supported by his knowledge as a physiotherapist, he has written several reference works on ka- rate, anatomy and the health of the practitioner.