Danny is the founder and chief instructor of Martial Arts East. He has been training in Shotokan Karate for over 22 years, teaching for over 18 years and currently holds a 5th Dan Black Belt. Danny has also expanded his knowledge over recent years by studying Bruce Lee’s art of Jeet Kune Do (JKD). 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 the world’s leading Shotokan exponent Shihan Kagawa (9th Dan). In 2017 Danny completed 5 intensive weeks in Japan and lead him to have an article published in the well-known Shotokan Karate Magazine (SKM). Danny’s passion is teaching and loves being able to pass his knowledge and skill on and see his students develop.

Stuart has been training in Shotokan Karate for over 16 years, teaching for over 12 years and currently holds a 1st Dan Black Belt. 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. 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).