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
- ^ "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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