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 over the age of 18 years 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 (6th Dan)
Founder of Stafford Shotokan Karate
Grading Examiner
Began Karate Training in 1999
Training since age 16.
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Sarah Lakin (3rd Dan)
Founder of Stafford Shotokan Karate
Grading Examiner
Started Karate Training in 2012
Training since age 25.
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Ava Daniels (2nd Dan)
SSK Black belt since 02/07/2022
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Hayley Pritchard (2nd Dan)
SSK Black belt since 17/06/2023
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Ethan Berns (2nd Dan)
SSK Black belt since 17/06/2023
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Lola Daniels (1st Dan)
SSK Black belt since 02/07/2022
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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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Finley Todd
SSK Black belt since 21/06/2025
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Ophelia Todd
SSK Black belt since 21/06/2025