is the technical director for the WTKO GB & Ireland. He lived in Japan for 5 years and is now resident in Dublin, Ireland. A graduate of the famous instructors’ course in Japan, Scott has been a successful competitor with National, European and World championship titles to his name. He is the author of the best-selling Karate Stupid & Karate Clever and is in great demand as an instructor both in the Ireland & abroad.

started karate in the late 1970s and was a regular attendee of the infamous Crystal Palace Course, training with many JKA instructors including Enoeda Sensei and Nakayama Sensei. His diligent training culminated in him becoming the Swedish National Team Kumite Champion in 1985. As Michael’s karate developed, he took a new path with the JKS, making annual trips to the Hombu dojo in Tokyo. However, in 2014 Michael joined the WTKO. Since then, Michael has trained intensely with Richard Amos, graduating the Kenshusei programme and has been awarded B level instructor, examiner and judge’s license and the rank of Godan.

has been practising karate for 22 years under the watchful eye of his father, Bruno Sensei, chief instructor of WTKO Switzerland. Mario has become an important member of the WKF Swiss Team, winning the National Kumite Championships five times. As a result he has represented his country at three EKF Europeans and twice at the WKF World Championships. He is the current WTKO European Kumite Champion and is assistant instructor at the WTKO Swiss headquarters.