Sensei Najmal Ibrahim

Founder and head coach of Chi Club in Doha, Qatar. 6th Dan black belt (World Karate Federation), direct member of JKS and certified kata and kumite referee and judge. Tai chi and qigong expert and certified Systema coach, specialising in the Japanese karate syllabus, self-defence and energy training.

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Grades and qualifications

Recognised in karate, refereeing and coaching.

6th Dan black belt, World Karate Federation (WKF)
Direct member of JKS, the Japan Karate Shoto Federation
Accredited coach, Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation
Certified karate referee and judge for kata and kumite
Certified Systema coach
Tai chi and qigong expert
Teaches Shotokan and Shito-ryu karate and Kobudo (Okinawan weapons)

A life in karate

2001. Sensei Najmal began training in karate in Dubai, at the Shito School of Karate, where he went on to serve as assistant coach, and at JKS Karate.

Doha. After moving to Qatar he trained and taught at the ICC Karate Club.

2014. He founded Chi Club to bring real Japanese martial arts training to families in Qatar, and leads it as head coach and chief technical director with a team of black-belt instructors.

Today. Chi Club teaches at Abu Hamour, Bin Mahmoud, Al Messila, The Pearl and Al Wukair. His students have won national and international championships, and several now hold their Shotokan black belt.

Sensei Najmal Ibrahim coaching a young student's kick while the class watches — Coaching a young student’s kick in class

Trained in Japan

Sensei Najmal has travelled to Japan to train in traditional dojos and attend karate events, and he teaches the Japanese syllabus of JKS Shotojuku in Doha.