Credentials:

Sensei Fred Channell has been training in the arts for over 33 years. he holds the rank of 6th degree black belt in Karate. He competed actively in Judo for several years, Competing in the 2001 ,2002 ,2003 Baystate Games. Sensei Fred placed 3rd in Black Belt Masters forms in the Uechi-ryu World Championships and 2nd in weapons. He also placed second in Forms at the Baystate Karate Championships. In 2008 he earned an Iaido blackbelt in Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu a 450 year old sword system. He is a certified Senior Instructor, and a certified tournament official. He holds a Massachusetts Teachers certificate, and will soon earn his Masters Degree in Education. He has been trained in teaching students with special needs and those learning English as a second language. He is the only Karate Instructor in the area who has these teaching skills. This allows him to support the system used in the schools, and create a more well rounded student.
His proudest accomplishment is his 2 daughters, straight A students and excellent Karate practitioners, and his many other Champion students. many of his past students attend Ivy league schools such as Columbia, Harvard, Bard and others. He has trained 11 other Uechi Junior Grand Champions.

Hingham Karate has been an important part of the community since 2001.

…is stronger physically and mentally, she has gained confidence and knowledge of how to battle with her (older) sisters.

….feels he is learning how to defend himself and that it makes him stronger.

…..has learned to listen better and concentrate. He looks forward to karate each week.

.....Builds confidence. Displays ongoing interest. Wants to improve and progress.

……. has learned discipline and has gained confidence in herself.

....... The study of martial arts has benefitted …… by showing him what commitment and balance are. He has become dedicated to doing his best in Karate, school and other sports.