Japan Shotokan Karate Association HQ, Abe Keigo Shihan has died this Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the age of 81, according to report.
Japan Shotokan Karate Association HQ reported that Shihan passed away “peacefully in his sleep” at about 6:45 a.m. Saturday. No cause of death was said.
“Today, Saturday 21st December 2019 our revered Grandmaster, Abe Keigo Shihan has gone from us forever. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at 6.45am at the age of 81. We will always keep Abe Shihan in honourable memory and we will continue to preserve his legacy in the future.”
Today, Saturday 21st December 2019 our revered Grandmaster, Abe Keigo Shihan has gone from us forever. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at 6.45am at the age of 81. We will always keep Abe Shihan in honourable memory and we will continue to preserve his legacy in the future. pic.twitter.com/R9VObYzvoy
— Japan Shotokan Karate Association HQ (@ShotokanHq) December 21, 2019