Scott is the chief technical director for the HDKI. 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” and “Karate Clever” and is in great demand as an instructor both in the Ireland and abroad.

Jon Keeling, 6th Dan, has over 35yrs experience in karate. A full-time instructor based near San Francisco, he spent 8yrs living and training in Japan at the JKA Hombu and also Nakayama Sensei’s private Hoitsugan dojo. He is highly productive within the karate world, creating and collaborating with numerous karate magazines and online communities.

Zack Stewart has over twenty years’ experience. A long-time student of Nishiyama Sensei, Zack started training with Steve Ubl Sensei after Nishiyama’s passing. This connection to Steve Sensei continues to this day. He is also a graduate of the WTKO Instructors’ course and is a qualified instructor and examiner with the WTKO.

Palma Diosi 5th Dan and Ross Stewart 3rd Dan are both full time instructors at the HDKI Ireland Hombu Dojo. Both boast an impressive international karate competitive career, with Palma winning the National Hungarian Championships over twenty times and Ross being a hugely successful junior competitor, winning the WUKF and JKS World Championships. They bring a wealth of experience to the HDKI.