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Sønderborg

Ashihara Karate Sønderborg

Ashihara Karate Sønderborg began training in 1972 under Sensei Schou in a gymnasium at Ahlmann School. Two years later, the club got its own premises on Ellegårdvej. Its history runs through Kyokushin and Budo Karate to the association's Ashihara identity.
Kim Andersen took over leadership in 1984 and is the club's branch chief. His various training stays in Japan form a personal connection with the Japanese karate tradition. The dojo trains at Kløvermarken 1 and is part of the club network of Dansk Ashihara Organisation.

Location
Country DENMARK  Denmark Place Sønderborg Region Southern Denmark
Sport Karate AddressKløvermarken 1 Postal code6400 Founded1972 RouteGoogle Maps

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Intro

From a school gym to its own karate history. Ashihara Karate Sønderborg traces its origins to Sensei Schou's training sessions in 1972. Under Kim Andersen, the club was led for many years and developed a personal connection with Japan. The dojo is located on Kløvermarken.

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History

The early years. In 1972, Sensei Schou began training in the gymnasium of Ahlmann School. In 1974, the club moved into its own premises on Ellegårdvej. The club practiced Kyokushin and, from 1975, Budo Karate, before Ashihara shaped its later identity.

Kim Andersen takes the lead. After several club leaders, Kim Andersen took over in 1984. His training stays in Japan linked his own development with that of the Sønderborg dojo. A new generation of instructors also emerged within the association.

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Data last checked on 9 October 2026

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