Andromachi Kountouri
Technical Committee President
Education
- 1993: Unified Multidisciplinary Lyceum of Aigaleo – Department of Graphic Arts and Design
- 1994: Diploma of Graphic Designer’s Assistant – Specialization Year
- 1995: License to Practice the Profession of Teaching the English Language
- 2014: Karate Coach Diploma, Category C – Karate Coaches’ School of the Hellenic Karate Federation (E.L.O.K.)
- 2022: Kung Fu Coach Diploma, Category C – Coaches’ School of the Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Federation (H.W.K.F.F.)
- 2003: 5-day individual training seminar with Mr. Steven Morris, 7th Dan, World Coach, Referee, and SHITO RYU Judge of KOBE OSAKA International, Scotland
- July – August 2016: China, Shaolin Temple and Chen Jia Gou. 1st Educational trip to the Shaolin Temple, the Fa Wang Monastery, and the village of Chen Jia Gou. Received the honorary title of the 34th generation fighting monk of the Shaolin Temple under the name Shi Yan Ren 释延忍, along with the official certification document confirming continuation of the Shaolin cultural heritage and tradition. Received the title of “Lay Shaolin Apostle” from the Fa Wang Monastery, with all the official legal documents — certified by China — confirming her qualification as a teacher of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu.
- July – August 2024: China, Shaolin Temple and Chen Jia Gou. 2nd Educational trip to the Shaolin Temple, Fa Wang Monastery, and the village of Chen Jia Gou. On August 15, 2024, at the Shaolin Temple in China, a monument was erected with the engraved names of all Shaolin Kung Fu Masters and Coaches who teach abroad, in order to honor their work and contribution to the dissemination of Shaolin Kung Fu. This monument serves as a symbol of respect and recognition for the coaches and inspires future generations to continue this legacy. The name Kountouri Machi – Shi Yan Ren 释延忍 is engraved on this monument, along with the name of Master Hou Yeshuai and the names of coaches from all the associations of the Young Forest Source.
Foreign Languages
- 1995: Proficiency of Cambridge
- 2019: HSK 2 (Chinese)
Επιπρόσθετες γνώσεις
- Use of computer, Word and Excel programs
- Administrative/secretarial support for large companies
Career
July 1995 – July 2000
“TECHNIKI ENOSIS S.A.”, a technical public works company of Class H, in a joint venture with the British company “WHESSOE PROJECTS Ltd”, executed the project “Study and Supply of Materials, Construction, and Commissioning of Two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Storage Tanks” on the island of Revithousa in the Megara Gulf, property of D.E.P.A. (LNG Terminal – LNG Storage Tanks).
Responsibilities:
Head of Secretariat, including the preparation and presentation via PC of certifications, revisions, comparative tables of monthly reports, schedules, construction methodologies, and quality control documents.
The official language of the contract, correspondence, and all project documentation was English.
Additionally, within the same company (TECHNIKI ENOSIS S.A.), responsible for secretarial operations for the 2nd contract: “Study, Supply, and Construction of Cryogenic Facilities and Auxiliary Systems for the LNG Station on the island of Revithousa”, with English as the official language.
Quality Control Responsibilities:
Comparison and presentation of documents (drawings, methodologies, and other project-related documents) concerning civil engineering works for the construction of the LNG tanks at the terminal station on Revithousa.
Tasks included:
Preparation of all documents per work area.
Progressive closing of all Quality Control drawings and documents.
Maintaining an organized archive of drawings and documents.
All the above tasks were reviewed and approved by the project Consultant and Owner and delivered accordingly.
2001–2003
Geokinisi – Consultant to the Project Owner D.E.T.E.A.L.A. for public works in the Municipality of Ano Liosia (Head of Secretariat)
2002–2010
Teaching Karate to students of the 2nd Primary School of Aigaleo – Nikos Gkatsos
2004–2017
Teaching English, private lessons
2013–Present
Assistant Coach alongside Chinese Shaolin Master Mr. Hou Yeshuai at the Shaolin Kung Fu Sports Association – The Source of the Young Forest, Dafni
Athletic Career - Accolades
- 1995 – 2010: Over 15 championships in the +18 Women’s KARATE category (participation in OKINAWA KARATE, SHITO RYU KARATE, and E.L.O.K). Achievements include: Thirteen 1st places (kata and kumite) Nine Cups (kata and kumite) Two 2nd places (kata and kumite) Three 3rd places (kata and kumite) 7th place in Kumite, SHITO RYU World Championship
- 2014: European Shaolin Kung Fu Championship, London, UK – 2nd and 3rd place in Taolu
Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Federation
- 2021 – January 2024: Member and Special Secretary (until June 2023) of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Federation (H.W.K.F.F.)
- July 2023 – June 2024: General Secretary of the Technical Committee of the Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Federation (H.W.K.F.F.)
- June 2024 – February 2025: President of the Technical Committee of the Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Federation (H.W.K.F.F.)