We are holding our Christmas Course on November 30th with Matt Pain 6th Dan and Simon Bligh 5th Dan

10am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 2pm

Matt Sensei began martial arts in 1980 and has been training with Rick Jackson 8^th Dan since 1990. Pursing a career in academia, Matt travelled to the US to study for a PhD in Biomechanics at Penn State. Whilst there, he continued his Shotokan training as well as Isshin Ryu, achieving Sandan in that style. In 2000, Matt returned to the UK as a lecturer in Biomechanics at Loughborough University. He continues to train weekly with Rick Sensei, attends seminars throughout the UK and is a senior member of the HDKI GB.

Simon Sensei has been training in Shotokan Karate since 1974, where he started in his hometown of Liverpool.  After relocating to London, he spent many years as a member of Enoeda Sensei`s famous Marshall St Dojo.  In 1990-1991 he spent a year living and working in Japan and whilst there continued his training at the JKA Hombu Dojo in Tokyo.  In 2004 he joined the JKS and has been a big contributor to the success of JKS in England.  He has a wealth of experience in Shotokan Karate and believes in "Karate for everyone, for all your life. He is now a senior member of HDKI GB.