Meet our Instructors
Our senior instructors collectively possess over 40 years of experience in various aspects of Shotokan karate, with each instructor specializing in specific disciplines within the martial art. Additionally, all of our instructors undergo DBS checks every three years to ensure safety and compliance.
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Steve Lakin (6th Dan)
Founder of Stafford Shotokan Karate
Official Examiner and Chief Instructor
Began Karate Training in 1980
Training since the age of 18.
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Dan Lakin (5th Dan)
Founder of Stafford Shotokan Karate
Grading Examiner
Began Karate Training in 1999
Training since age 16.
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Sarah Lakin (2nd Dan)
Founder of Stafford Shotokan Karate
Grading Examiner
Started Karate Training in 2012
Training since age 25.
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Ava Daniels (1st Dan)
SSK Black belt since 02/07/2022
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Lola Daniels (1st Dan)
SSK Black belt since 02/07/2022
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Hayley Pritchard (1st Dan)
SSK Black belt since 17/06/2023
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Jessica Payne (1st Dan)
SSK Black belt since 17/06/2023
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Mikka Sadhra (1st Dan)
SSK Black belt since 17/06/2023
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Ethan Berns (1st Dan)
SSK Black belt since 17/06/2023