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Training with Kancho Kanazawa

 

 

 

Andrew Taylor:

 

 

Andrew started Karate in 1990 with the English Shotokan Karate Association (ESKA) under the guidance of chief instructor Sensei Michael Nursey. Andrew trained mainly at the Stopsley Club in Luton under Senseis Ian Walters and Wendy Walters, gaining his Shodan in December 1993. Andrew enjoyed his time at ESKA and was able to train under many top Instructors as well as the above mentioned, Andrew was also able to train under Sensei Roger Hall, Sensei Clive Leyton, Sensei Ted Docwra and Sensei Nick Lower.

 

Andrew briefly left Karate in 2002 whilst he got married and started a family, having moved away from the Luton area Andrew spent some time experiencing different clubs. During this time Andrew trained briefly at the Dojo of Sensei Rafferty and Sensei Gilles where he had the honour of attending a training session given by Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa one of the highlights of Andrew's Karate career.

 

In 2006 Shihan van Weenen opened a Dojo in Olney and Andrew jumped at the chance of training under such a renowned karateka. Andrew retook his black belt under Shihan Van Weenen in 2009, shortly before starting the Tickford Club alongside Senseis Matt Breeds and Steve Knight.

 

 

Matt Breeds

 

 

 

Matt started Karate under the instructorship of Shihan Van Weenen at the TASK dojo in Olney, gaining his Shodan in March 2010. Matt's martial arts career has been full and varied. Matt is from a military background having served in the Army for several years. Whilst in the army Matt became extremely proficient in unarmed combat and self defence techniques. Matt uses this experience to great effect during his lessons. The techniques are extremely easy to learn but extremely effective. Matt is also a proficient amateur boxer and has also undergone instruction in Aikido and Judo in his younger days.

 

 

 

Steve Knight

 

 

 

Steve Knight like Matt Breeds started his Karate career under Shihan Van Weenen at the TASK dojo in Olney, gaining his Shodan in March 2010. Steve again comes from a military background having served in the Royal Navy for several years. Steve is also extremely proficient at self defence and unarmed combat. Steve has excelled at freestyle kumite and has a growing reputation for good technique and focus.