R.J. Edward’s Karate

R.J. Edward's Karate Training Center emblem
Shihan R.J. Edward carrying a young student holding the Sri Lankan flag

Achievements

A Legacy ofExcellence

Shihan R.J. Edward

Asian Games MedallistWorld Championship Athlete

South Asian ChampionNational Coach7th Dan

From representing Sri Lanka with pride on the world stage to building champions with purpose and passion — a journey of dedication, discipline and legacy.

On the International Stage

International Achievements

Asian Games Olympic Council of Asia symbol

2002 Asian Games

Busan, South Korea

Bronze Medal

Men’s Individual Kata

Sri Lanka’s first-ever Asian Games Karate medal.

Three Asian Games

  • 2002Busan, South Korea – Individual Kata

    Bronze Medal

  • 2006Doha, Qatar – Individual Kumite

    Represented Sri Lanka

  • 2010Guangzhou, China – Individual Kata & Kumite

    Represented Sri Lanka

World Karate Federation logo

2012 WKF World SeniorKarate Championships

Paris, France

  • Men’s Individual Kata
  • Men’s Kumite – 67 kg
  • Round 1 – Defeated N. Bondarev (Moldova) 5–0
  • Round 2 – Defeated by T. Baljanili (Azerbaijan) 2–0

South Asian Games Medal Record

  1. 2004Islamabad, Pakistan

    • Silver – Individual Kumite

    • Bronze – Individual Kata

  2. 2006Sri Lanka

    • Silver – Individual Kumite

  3. 2010Dhaka, Bangladesh

    • Gold – Individual Kumite

Gold laurel trophy

National Recognition

Five-Time BestKarate Athlete

Sri Lanka National Sports Festival

Honoured five times as the Most Outstanding Karate Athlete at the Sri Lanka National Sports Festival — a testament to consistency, dedication and excellence.

One of the most decorated Karate athletes in Sri Lankan history.

Shihan R.J. Edward holding the Sri Lankan flag aloft with his gold medal
Shihan R.J. Edward with two medal-winning athletes holding their certificates

From Athlete to Coach

Leader. Mentor. Shaper of Champions.

After years of competing at the highest level, Shihan R.J. Edward stepped into his greatest role — developing champions, building character and inspiring the next generation.

  • National & InternationalMedallists

    Produced athletes who have earnednational and international medalsacross kata and kumite.

  • South Asian Champions

    Guiding athletes to South AsianGames podiums andcontinental success.

  • Discipline. Character. Purpose.

    Building not just karate champions,but disciplined, respectful andresponsible leaders.

The Next Generation

Edward Brion

Carrying the Legacy Forward

  • South Asian Karate Championship 2025Senior Individual Kata — GOLD Medal

  • 2025 Asian Senior Karate Championships, Tashkent7th Place — Men's Individual Kata

  • Guided by his father and personal coach,Sensei R.J. Edward.

Edward Brion holding his gold medal and championship certificate