Danny Jordan-Land
Chief Instructor
Martial Art – Shotokan Karate
Started Training – 1999
Started Teaching – Part Time From 2003, Full Time From 2006 and running a club since 2014
Grade – 5th Dan
Other Martial Arts Experience – Jeet Kune Do (JKD) & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
Highlights – Since a young age Danny’s has been an avid Karate competitor leading him to medal locally, nationally and across the globe. The highlight of Danny’s career came after his 4th Dan grading in 2016, he received a rare invitation to the JKS headquarters in Japan by one of the world’s leading Shotokan exponent Shihan Kagawa (9th Dan). In 2017 Danny completed 5 intensive weeks in Japan and led him to have an article published in the well-known Shotokan Karate Magazine (SKM)
Qualifications – BMABA Level 1 & 2 Instructor, NVQ Level 1 & 2, Safeguarding, Lead Safeguarding & First Aid. Danny is also fully insured & DBS checked
Additional Teaching Opportunities – In addition to Danny’s regular teaching over the last 4 years, Danny has had the opportunity to teach many students online and internationally via the Outschool community. Danny has also had close links with Red Tiger Karate Manchester teaching seminar’s for them on a few occasions.
Additional Comments – Danny’s passion is teaching and loves being able to pass his knowledge and skill on and see his students develop
Stuart Dunthorne
Senior Instructor
Martial Art – Shotokan Karate
Started Training – 2005
Started Teaching – 2009
Grade – 1st Dan
Highlights – Stuart’s proudest moment to date is seeing his son gain his Black Belt, he is also very proud of all his students progressing on their own karate journey and becoming more confident within themselves
Qualifications – BMABA Level 1, Safeguarding & First Aid. Stuart is also fully insured and DBS checked
Additional Comments – Stuart’s philosophy is Karate will bring the best out of anyone no matter, age, race, nationality or gender, Karate to Stuart means family (Karate family)
Julie Brown
Assistant Instructor
Martial Art – Shotokan Karate
Started Training –
Started Teaching – 2024
Grade – 1st Dan
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