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Rod Butler says: Rest in peace Pauline - a true pioneer of Shotokan Karate. Helen Pree (Raye) says: My condolences go to Pauline’s family and close friends at this sad time. I hope you find comfort from all the thoughtful messages and prayers left here. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Welsh Karate Governing Body says: Our sincere condolences to the family of Pauline and all who knew her. Let her inspiration continue through all who she inspired. RIP Barry & Rita Nash says: We have known Pauline a very long time; she always had time for a chat even after years sometimes a sad loss to the karate world our prayers are with Lee and the family. God bless Jim Eldon says: Sorry to hear this news, I will be thinking of my good friend and when I am thinking of her she will live on in my mind, my condolences to all the family Mike Dinsdale says: This world has said goodbye to a wonderful individual, and heaven has gained one. Heartfelt condolences for your sad loss. Eugene Codrington says: Sincere condolences and all good wishes to Pauline’s family. Billy Higgins says: Shocked to hear of your loss, deepest condolences. Pauline was one on her own. Len Norman says: A sad, sad loss, my condolences to all the family British Judo Association says: The British Judo Association would like to offer their condolences to all of the family at this very difficult time.
Thames Karate says: On Behalf of Sensei Ray Fuller and Thames Karate we pass on our sincerest condolences to Lee, Elida, Danny and Jason. It is always sad to hear the loss of such a good Karateka especially one who was a founder member of our organisation along with Sensei Fuller. Rest in peace Pauline. Thames Karate Malcolm Phipps says: After returning from teaching in the USA I heard the sad news of Pauline’s passing. She was a pioneer for Shotokan karate in the UK and will be sadly missed. My personal and my Association’s (Seishinkai Shotokan Karate International) condolences go to Lee and the Bindra family. She will be sadly missed but is now in an even better dojo. God Bless. Michael Nursey says: It was with great sadness we learnt of Pauline’s passing. She was a great ambassador and inspiration to all karateka. One in a million. Our sympathy goes out to Lee and her family. Mike Nursey - English Shotokan Karate Association Frank Massar says: Just heard the news from one of my students. Sending the Bindra family, Lee, Elida, Danny, Jason my deepest condolences. A truly amazing women, who’s legacy, achievements and contribution to the martial arts world will always be remembered. ‘Rest in Peace Pauline.’ Paul Clifton says: Please forgive the lateness of this posting but I have only just heard of Pauline’s passing. There are a great many lovely memories that I could share about Pauline, Lee and their loving family
but I would prefer to keep those private. I would however like to state that Pauline was a very unique lady and had a great ability to make the amazing seem possible. She led from the front in terms of female martial arts exponents but she did it because of her love of karate and not for the glory. She was the greatest female karate and business woman this country will I believe, ever see but again she did all that she did, to push herself and provide a platform of security for her family and network of devoted friends. Pauline will be very much missed by those that knew her (and because of the reach of her influence) by many that were not as fortunate to make her acquaintance. My only regret is that over recent years I have not been in contact and I would have preferred to tell her this to her face; “Pauline, you made the grade in everything that you undertook to do, you set a path for all others to follow and you will forever be remembered for all that you achieved but more importantly by the people whose lives you affected in your uniquely positive way”. Thank you, Oss.x I will say a prayer for you; Lee, Elida, Danny and Jason. God Bless. Paul, Donna, Paige and Pierce. Xxxx Ray Wilson says: I was shocked to learn of Pauline’s death and truly saddened at this loss to karate. I always admired her dedication to karate. Pauline was a truly inspirational figure, whose karate was exceptional. A strong friendly and courteous woman. Over the last few years I had lost touch with her except for a couple of phone conversations, but my memories of her stretch back 35 years. She will be sadly missed. R.I.P.
Pauline Laville-Bindra 8th Dan with Masatoshi Nakayama 10th Dan
Terry Daly Uechi-ryu karate Assocoiation says: I did not know Pauline well but what I do know is that she was a true legend of karate. May I wish her family sincerest condolences from the Uechiryu Karate Association of GB. David Lowe says: It was with great sadness that we heard of Pauline’s passing and on behalf of everyone here at Bytomic Martial Arts Distribution we would all like to pass on our sincerest respects to all of you at this time. David Lowe, Director and fellow Karate-ka WWW.COMBATMAG.CO.UK COMBAT 69