 In 1969, he founded the Blackpool School of Karate affiliated to the British Karate Federation.After Jack Green left the club, Sensei Ian Smith took over at Revoe Gymnasium and the club then joined the Shotokan Karate International under Asano Kancho and later Mr Kanazawa's 'Kodokai' under Kato Kancho.Mr Kato later affiliated with the International Japan Karate Association, under the late Asai Kancho.