Quality instruction and high standards of Karate
Our instructors, as well as holding nationally recognised coaching qualifications are CRB checked and hold first aid qualifications. Your first Karate lesson will consist of a light warm-up followed by some basic exercises that will help you begin learning the fundamental techniques you will require to learn Karate.
Fred Fawcett
9th Dan
Sensei Fawcett has had a career spanning over forty years in the karate world. He has risen impressively to the grade of 9th dan. All but one dan grades were taken in front of japanese masters. Sensei Fawcett spent over 15 years fighting for england in tournaments around the world. Winner of many national and international trophies, he was also a European gold and silver medalist .
Andy Cussack
5th Dan
Sensei Andy trained under Fred as a young adult himself, now as an experienced teacher and formidable fighter, his freestyle sparring coaching pushes students to achieve the best they can do.
Steve Mitchell
3rd Dan
Sensei Steve has trained at Bradford Shotokan Academy for well over 10 years, he is an expert in teaching beginners and has a patient, considerate style.
Andy Wood
2nd Dan
Sensei Andy has been training with Fred and Bradford Shotokan for just over 10 years, he teaches a beginner class and has a balanced approach to teaching.
