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SALVATORE TRINGALI September 4 1996, my friend and Karate colleague Salvatore Tringali passed away, unfortunately at an age, much too young. He suffered from an incurable illness and couldn't understand why this had to happen to him. His fighter character didn't allow him to accept this, he fought his fight against this terrible disease until the bitter end. Salvatore was both national and international well known, he carried Karate within his heart. Looking at all the prices, goblets, he used to take home after another visit in a foreign country proves the appreciation he received from many. Salvatore belonged to the group of greatest karateka of the Netherlands and Europe. He was also highly appreciated by the many Japanese karate teachers with whom he regularly used to work. His effort in Wado karate in particular can be called phenomenal. Like no one else he was busy practicing Karate, he was finally responsible for at least a hundred karateka, but also a lot of 2nd Dan, 3rd Dan and 4th Dan students he had trained. Salvatore was also very motivated and driven as a referee, he did receive international recognition, and has given a lot of support for the development to what karate is nowadays. He assisted and trained a lot of young referees in the art of being a referee. A remarkable quote he often used to say when he was having a discussion with a so-called {teacher} was: "You are talking about it but your heart is not participating". This quotation was really applicable to those in the small world of karate where many try to be of importance. I also, being his colleague and training partner for many years, learned a lot from him. That is why I want to say that I sincerely miss him as a friend, (he was the one that made me consider going to, his beloved, Sicily) and as a colleague. I know that his biggest wish was, that the Wado karate should finally become one big and tight group so that the Wado karate should expand more and better all over the world. Salvatore, your passing away is a great missing for the whole Karate world. Rob van Leeuwen. |
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