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Fabio Giovannoni

Cambridge,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Many years of tattooing and karate provides calmness under pressure, together with broad skills in teaching and mentoring both tattoo apprentices and karate students. Creating a confidence building and educational environment, which can be applied to other life skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Director and Tattoo Artist

By Fabio Ltd Tattooing
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2006 - Current

*Served as full-time tattoo artist since 1995, establishing business in Cambridge in 2006 and gained long term loyal clients.

*Achieved multiple awards at 1995 First Annual South African Tattoo Convention, including Best Portrait and Best Artist Overall.

*Recognised for excellence in Best International Thigh Tattoo at Dunstable Tattoo Expo 1999.

*Specialised in large-scale black and grey and traditional Japanese tattoo styles.

Gained reputation for expertise in these styles, attracting clients from afar.

Karate instructor

Cambridge Goju Ryu
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
03.2016 - Current

*Commenced karate training in 1980,

achieving first gold medal at South African Goju Ryu Association tournament in 1984.

*Secured multiple medals and trophies at various tournaments thereafter.

*Graded to junior 1st Dan by Okinawan master Sensei Teuro Chinen in 1985.

*Achieved 2nd Dan grading in London, England, in 2015.

*Established children’s classes at Cambridge Goju Ryu in 2016, expanding participation beyond adults.

*Participated in World Budosai training seminar in Okinawa, Japan, in 2016.

*Attended Koh Samui Gasshuku in Thailand in 2017, furthering martial arts education.

*Achieved 3rd Dan grading in London, England, in 2018 and 4th Dan grading in 2022.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) - Major in painting

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
01/1991 - 05/1995

Skills

*Creativity

* Physical fitness

*Coordination

*Calmness

Affiliations

  • DIY woodworking and gardening.

Timeline

Karate instructor

Cambridge Goju Ryu
03.2016 - Current

Director and Tattoo Artist

By Fabio Ltd Tattooing
10.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) - Major in painting

University of The Witwatersrand
01/1991 - 05/1995
Fabio Giovannoni