Dominican martial artist, Shihan Shannah Robin has received the award for the World-Renowned Karate Teacher of the Year.
On the 24th, 25th and the 26th of January this year, Robin was nominated as World-Renowned Karate Teacher of the Year.
He received the award at the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey over the weekend.
Robin told Dominica News Online (DNO) that this was a historic moment.
“… a dream come true, a dream of never giving up on your passion no matter what,” he said.
According to Robin he had the opportunity to be among “the best of the best, legends upon legends” including American actor, Director and Martial Artist Michael Jai White.
He also had the opportunity of being inducted into an action martial arts Hall of Fame which is one of the best in the world.
“This is big for me, a rare opportunity. I was very privileged to be in his presence and to rub shoulders with him is more than words can talk about,” he said.
He expressed that it was also an honour to represent Dominica. “It is an honour to represent my people and I just want to say thank you, bigger and better things are coming,” he indicated.
Meantime, Robin said his plan in the near future is to bring White to Dominica to visit different schools to conduct motivational talks.
“So right now, we are just networking and making sure everything gets on the right track,” Robin stated.
Robin said while he waits for the opportunity, “I am planning to get appropriate sponsors, trying to bring the government on board, the Ministry of Tourism and to see how we can work together”, he said.
Compliments to you 👍💯
Osh Shihan! CONGRATULATIONS on this phenomenal achievement. Always impressive and persistent in an abiding belief that one can always succeed by focusing, harnessing talent and embracing all noble opportunities.
You are a phenomenal teacher and I pay my respects in celebrating with you and Dominica. I recall our last conversation in December when your whole focus was what you could do to elevate Dominica’s youth.
Discover Dominica should give attention as per branding and work with you.
I applaud you my martial arts teacher and friend.
Osh Shihan! MAN OF STEEL. MASTER OF CHI (Qi) 氣
INNER PEACE!! Osh Shihan!
Can we admit this guy is a living legend?
Impressive!! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations Mr. Robin, anything is possible. We need more positive men like you out there.
Thanks, Mr. Robin, for representing Dominica in grand style. I believe that Martial Arts should be part of the schools’ curriculum in Dominica. It’s very good discipline for the brain and especially for the youth. Congrats and continue on your journey.
PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations shihan. What a proud student I am to see my teacher on the map, you made us proud sir once again, that came from no surprise. You have once again demonstrated how far discipline integrity and perseverance can get you. You are our living icon sir, thank you for representing us and Canada sir…. urshhhhhhh!!
Congrats classmate 👍🏿✊🏿
Congratulations sir. Keep up the good work.