This event is open to all karateka with a valid licence from any association. Sensei Kawasoe is one of the most widely-known and respected Japanese instructors in the world today. His mastery of kihon from an early age led Master Nakayama to write: "Through his mastery of karate basics he has come to reach a level few achieve, his technique inspires all who see it to strive for the ideals of shotokan karate". His courses have always been highly informative and inspiring.