Mounir Ghrawi , Kieatsu Dojo Toronto

[Troy Wideman]

Hello,

I am just curious if anyone has heard of Mounir Ghrawi, he is a teacher in Toronto and I believe primarily teaches Hakko Ryu. However, he claims to be a shihan status in Asayama Ichiden Ryu. Can anyone provide some information on this gentleman and if infact he is connected to a legitimate source of Asayama Ichiden Ryu.

Kind Regards,

Troy Wideman

[kenkyusha]

At least four other times, (http://www.e-budo.com/forum/search.php?searchid=466032)
this one is the longest (http://www.e-budo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30955&highlight=ghrawi). HTH.

Be well,
Jigme

[Troy Wideman]

Hi Jigime,

Thank you for responding. Unfortunately none of those links talk about his relationship to Asayama Ichiden Ryu, that is really what my question is about. I called and emailed them but got no answer. I was just curious incase it was an authentic branch ,it would be interesting to talk with him. However, it all points to being bogus.

Kind Regards,

Troy Wideman

[Troy Wideman]

Actually, I have noticed from some of the post that a teacher by the name of Darren Smith is a member of E Budo. Mr. Smith also claims to be Shihan status in Asayama Ichiden Ryu and I believe is connected to Mr. Ghrawi. If Mr. Smith or someone else could comment on the Asayama Ichiden Ryu rank. I ask this with respect because there are some other lines of Asayama Ichiden Ryu out there and he might be connected. I tried to contact him directly but he did not return my phone call or email.

Kind Regards,

Troy Wideman