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Barclay Academy Sports Hall

Walkern Road, Stevenage, SG1 3RB

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Instructors

Our instructors are all DBS checked and paedeatric first-aid trained. We aim to provide an inclusive environment for all students and tailor our teaching to all abilities and needs. Whilst we are all dedicated to karate, we are people too! Have a look at our profiles below to see who we are outside of the dojo!

  • Chief Instructor
  • International Instructor D, Referee D
  • DBS and Paedeatric First Aid

My Karate History

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My karate journey

I have enjoyed a varied and fascinating karate journey over the years, training under a long list of experienced senior instructors both Japanese and European. The most important aspect for me is that you never stop learning with karate. Ever evolving, ever changing, you equally learn a lot about yourself with elements you can always improve upon and develop further. Apart from being a self-defence, the karate ethos of respect, discipline and fitness helps give you the confidence to train better as you progress.
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Outside of Karate

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Outside of the dojo!

When I’m not involved in karate, I balance working as a self-employed Graphic Designer with being a carer for both my wife and my mother. Apart from enjoying karate, when I have the opportunity, I like to take part in a range of other sports such as: Badminton, Volleyball, Football and the occasional 10k ‘Tough Mudder’ cross country run. A family member that likes to keep me busy is our Doberman ‘Nova’. She is a character, but we wouldn’t be without her.
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  • Senior Instructor
  • International Instructor C, Referee D
  • DBS and Paedeatric First Aid

My Karate History

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My karate journey

My karate journey began in 1983 and I have enjoyed every moment of it! I have trained under various high-grade instructors from a variety of countries and am thankful to them all.
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Outside of Karate

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Outside of the dojo!

Outside Karate I am a full time project manager for an engineering company, working mainly on large scale construction sites in London. Whilst away from work and karate I’m passionate about my Fishing, football and food, I often get the opportunity to combine all these whilst fishing, cooking a lovely meal and listening to the football on the radio. Pure bliss !!
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  • Instructor
  • EKF Instructor, Safeguarding Officer
  • DBS and Paedeatric First Aid

My Karate History

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My karate journey

I began karate at the age of 10 as a way to grow my confidence. I was always a shy lad and karate helped bring me out of my shell. Team sports never interested me and karate gave me the chance to work at something on my own and visibly see the progress I was making. ​ Moving to JKA Stevenage in 2022, I have found it to be a welcoming, friendly and progressive club where students are at the heart of every decision made. As we move into a world post-pandemic, the life-skills karate can teach are even more important and JKA Stevenage is the perfect place to develop them.
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Outside of Karate

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Outside of the dojo!

Outside of karate, I work for a large education company having worked as a primary school teacher for the last 5 years. I am a keen advocate for children with Special Educational Needs. I also love travelling and you'll find me supporting Stevenage FC most Saturday afternoons!
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