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Sri Lankan karate expert Anto dinesh launches new book in Maldives

A new book titled "Art of Karate - The path to Recognition" was officially launched yesterday at an event held at the dojo of Academy of Dynamic Karate Martial Arts (SKAI) in Male, Maldives. The book, written by Anto Dinesh, Shihan provides insights into the art of karate and its path to recognition.
The book launch event was graced by the presence of Hon. Mohammed Azmeel, the Deputy Minister of Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community in Maldives, who officially launched the book. Following the event Chief Technical Director Anto Dinesh, Shihan awarding Black Belt Shodan International Diploma Certificate to those who had earned it.
Anto Dinesh is a highly respected figure in the field of karate and martial arts. He is a member of the National selection Committee of the Ministry of Sports in Sri Lanka, with the main task of selecting a National Karate Team and representing Sri Lanka at the recognized International Karate Championships.
Apart from being a graduate holding a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (BBA) & Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a visiting lecturer at Amazon College, Anto Dinesh is also a member of Japan Karate do Federation (JKF) National Karate Governing Body in Japan & All Japan Karate do Shotokan (AJKS) in Japan. He has authored the book, "Martial Arts Historical & Technical & Art of Karate - The Path to Recognition".

Anto Dinesh is a National Kata A-grade Judge & National Kumite A-grade Referee and has judged and refereed at various District, Provincial, National, and International Championships in Sri Lanka, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Canada, and the USA. He has received special training under the Karate of Japan Federation International in the USA, Universal Shotokan Karate Union Honbu in Japan, and also completed Instructor's Internship - a full-time training program - at Hombu Dojo Karate International in Ireland.

The Academy of Dynamic Karate Martial Arts (ADKMA) was founded in the year 2020 by Mr. Firushaan Ali, Dr. Hassan Ali, and Mr.Mohamed Shanas. The purpose of ADKMA is to promote karate and martial arts and related disciplines in the Maldives.

The book launch event at the ADKMA dojo was a great success, with many karate enthusiasts attending and showing their support for Anto Dinesh's new book. It is a valuable addition to the field of karate and martial arts and is sure to be a great resource for those interested in the art of karate.