John Blackledge
| John Blackledge | |
|---|---|
 Blackledge refereeing at Katana 2 'No Mercy' in Glasgow | |
| Nationality | English |
| Style | Pak Mei Kung Fu Kickboxing Goju Ryu Karate |
| Years active | 1961 - 1985 Karate 1965-1975 (Full Contact Karate / Kickboxing) 1972 - Present (Pak Mei Wu Chi Yun Kung Fu) (1979 – present (Professional Referee) 2007 – present (ISKA) |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 68 |
| Wins | 58 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 7 |
Last updated on: 4 August 2011 | |
John Blackledge is the current ISKA UK National Director of Referees and Officials and a former world champion kickboxer. He is also a 7th Dan in Goju Ryu Karate and a Kung Fu Sifu, specialising in Pak Mei Wu Chi Yun Style after learning under Sifu George Taylor and late Master Lee Chang[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
References
[edit]- ^ "John Blackledge § About ISKA § International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) UK". Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ^ "Pak Mei Grandmaster John Blackledge".
- ^ Totally Taekwondo magazine - issue 38 - page 28 - interview with Andy Davies (George Taylor & John Blackledge)
- ^ "The Pak Mei Wu Chi Yun of Sifu Black Ledge | PDF".
- ^ Fighters Magazine March 1985 - Cover Feature - "The Pak Mei Wu Chi Yun of John Blackledge"
- ^ Fighters Magazine March 1994 - Cover Feature - "John Blackledge - Guardian of the Ring"
- ^ Fighters Magazine April 1992 - Cover Feature -"John Blackledge - The Fighters Referee"
- ^ Book - Martial Arts of the Orient - Peter Lewis - pages 44 and 45
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