Nick began studying martial arts at the age of 12 as a student of Wado-Ryu Karate under Sensei Alwyn Anchors, 4th Dan. As a teenager his studies not only moulded his ability to defend himself but also taught him fundamental lessons in discipline, control and self-motivation. As part of a three man team Nick took gold at the Under-16 SKW England Karate Championships three years in a row before graduating to the adult ranks.

Chris took up karate at the age of 27 having harboured an interest for many years. She joined the local Hyashi-ha Shitoryu karate club which fired her interest in karate. Here she trained for two years with Sensei Paul Saunders (6^th dan), who also taught fighting with weapons. She particularly enjoyed the bo (staff) and was fortunate to attend a training course held by Shihan Mitsuya (8^th dan) in that dicipline.

Cesar started his career in Karate, when he was 18 years old. He studied at his university in Medellin, Colombia, starting off with Sempai Edwin Correa (1st Kyu), and then afterwards with Sensei Raquel Orozco (2nd Dan). Soon he was able to represent his university, winning a bronze medal in his first competition. During his stay at the university he won various gold, silver and bronze medals in local, Regional and National Championships.

‘The old man of the club’ granddad of two, Peter Katsis. Peter first became interested in martial arts whilst still at school where he took up judo and reached brown belt. Peter’s interests went in a different direction when he first watched the TV series ‘Kung Fu’ in 1972, he trained in Wado Ryu under Master Tatsuo Suzuki in Judd Street ...