Karate Experience
Dedicated and accomplished karate coach with a proven track record in developing athletes from beginner to world-class levels. Specializes in sport karate performance, grassroots development, and fostering winning mentalities. Renowned for mentoring national-level competitors and promoting karate through community-focused initiatives. Skilled in creating structured training programs to enhance technical excellence, discipline, and mental resilience.
Professional Experience
Chief Instructor – Forza Karate Club
(2012 – Present)| Forza Karate Club
– Trained students of all ages and abilities, progressing many to Black Belt and beyond.
– Designed and implemented individualised training programs catering to various skill levels in both kumite and kata.
– Mentored athletes competing at regional, national, and international karate tournaments.
– Organized grassroots initiatives to promote karate within the local community.
– Delivered workshops on advanced techniques to enhance athletic performance.
– Ensured athlete well-being through integrated fitness, flexibility, and mindset training.
Kata & Kumite Head Coach – Frontier Karate Association
(2012 – Present) | Frontier Karate Association
– Conducted quarterly karate sessions for diverse age groups and associated clubs.
– Supported competition logistics, ensuring smooth operations and athlete preparedness.
– Provided one-on-one coaching to refine kata and sparring techniques.
– Promoted core karate values such as respect, self-discipline, and perseverance.
England Southern Regional Kumite Coach – English Karate Federation
(Oct 2016 – Jun 2017) | English Karate Federation
– Conducted monthly training sessions for athletes aged 10+, including national-level competitors.
– Assisted in organizing England Team selection events, managing logistics, draw sheets, and athlete support.
– Collaborated with England Team Coaches to prepare athletes for European and World Championships.
Education & Certifications
– Karate Coaching Certification: WKF Accredited Coach (26/06/2027)
– Karate Coaching Certification: EKF Coaching Badge (Current)
– First Aid Certification: Valid and up-to-date
– Enhanced DBS Certification: Valid via DBS Scotland
– Safeguarding Training: Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts (Valid until 09/2025)
Key Achievements
– Coached 9 England International athletes to represent their country at European, World, and Commonwealth levels.
– Mentored over 30 English champions across Senior, U21, Junior, Cadet, and Children’s divisions.
– Guided athletes to achieve 20+ British Championships titles and multiple international medals.
– Coached a World Junior Champion (Bronze, WKF, Greece, 2001) and a World U21 Champion (Gold, WKF, Greece).
– Trained Commonwealth medallists, including Gold and Bronze winners in New Zealand (2003) and Cadet Bronze in Birmingham (2022).
– Elevated Forza Karate Club’s profile through structured curricula, increasing enrolment and retention.
– Topped the medal table at the English, British, and International Karate Opens.
Skills
– Advanced expertise in kata and kumite techniques.
– Leadership and mentoring of athletes at all levels.
– Program development for grassroots and elite karate training.
– Event planning and competition management.
– Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
– Ability to create a positive, disciplined learning environment.
Interests
– Continuous learning in sport performance and coaching methodologies.
– Promoting karate as a tool for personal and community development.
– Collaborating with international karate organizations to share best practices.
– Website development to support karate clubs and Community organisations most recently
- Sport Karate Coaching
- The United Kingdom Karate Awards
- The World Class Sport Karate Coaching Conference – During Covid, Hosted a webinar alongside legends of the Karate World alongside, Victor Charles M.B.E, Mervyn Ettienne, Paul Simmons and hosted top athletes and coaches to name – Wayne Otto O.B.E, Mike Sailsman, Julie & Juliette Toney, Roberta Sodero (Italian Olympic Kata Coach) , Patricia Duggin, Mervyn Ettienne and Victor Charles M.B.E
