Category: Yudansha

Matthew Rathmill, Sandan DOB 28.09.70.When and where did you start karate? Early 80s at Temple St Church Hall, Middleton Bushido Karate Club.First instructor: Sensei Phil MoultonFirst started teaching: 88-89 started to help at […]

DOB 10/09/65When and where did you start karate? 1999.Why did you start? I started for fitness and ended up loving itFirst instructor? First time was with GKR in Leyland, then moved to Shotokan in […]

DOB 05/04/68When and where did you start karate? 2005, Darwen Leisure CentreWhy did you start karate? Ellie wanted to do Karate and I had to train with herFirst instructor? Andy AllwoodFirst started teaching? 2010 at […]

Name: Richard Swann When and where did you start karate? Started in my teens at a non-traditional club. Enjoyed the exercise but found it lacked something. Stayed for a couple of […]

DOB 20/03/1978Started karate in 1989Started karate for self defence and fitness1st instructor Andy Allwood Date of Shodan 30/5/2009, Andy Allwood, Martyn Skipper, Matt Rathmill Date of Nidan 19/1/2013 Andy Allwood, Martyn Skipper, Ian Marsden Date of […]

Chief Instructor of Tower Shukokai. Former security professional. DOB 25.3.64When and where did you start karate? May 1983 in BoltonWhy did you start karate? For fitness and self defenceFirst instructor Tom Scott (Now 7th […]

Lancashire Telegraph, “Senior Sports Personality of 2013” in the United Utilities “Grassroots Heroes Awards” DOB 10.6.63.When and where did you start karate? Biggin Hill Henka-Ryu in December 1976 (began with judo under […]