Shindo Wadokai Karate & Kickboxing Association
Quality Karate & Kickboxing Classes
in Sherborne, Aberdare, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale,
Newcastle-Emlyn & Drefach-Felindre
• THE TEAM •
Shihan Pete Fawbert 5th Dan
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Shihan Pete has been training and teaching Karate for nearly 20 years. He has achieved over 30 legitimate World Titles across a range of disciplines, most notably Full Contact Fighting and Kata.
Shihan Pete was awarded "Master" status as a 4th Dan due to his extensive martial art knowledge and pioneering approach to modern day self defence. This honour is not usually bestowed until 5th/6th Dan.
He recently achieved his Black Belt in Kickboxing and is pleased to be offering new kickboxing classes to all students of SWKA.
He has been inducted into Martial Arts Hall of Fames globally in recognition of his dedication to Karate and the development of all his students. He has successfully coached his students to multiple Regional, National and International titles.
Shihan Pete also is a senior Coach for the Great Britain Martial Arts Team as well as being Head Coach for the Wales Martial Arts Team. He also holds a very honourable position of International Vice President of the World Martial Arts Games Committee (WMAGC)
Shihan Pete prides himself on running a club that is completely family orientated. He is truely dedicated to the development of every student so they can achieve their aspirations.
Sensei Ben Stimpson 1st Dan
INSTRUCTOR
Sensei Ben has become an integral and inspirational coach since joining SWKA. He came to the club recently from another club and hasn't looked back since.
Since being with us, Sensei Ben has developed his skillset hugely and has had great success on the competition circuit too, earning various medals to secure a pace on the Great Britain Martial Arts Team.
Sensei Ben is based at our Dorset location. He has a fantastic and friendly mannerism which is positively infectious. This ensures his sessions are always enjoyable.
Sensei Geoff Jones 3rd Dan
INSTRUCTOR
Sensei Geoff is the next highest ranked Black Belt after Shihan Pete. He has been training and teaching within karate for decades having changed styles a few times in-between.
Sensei Geoff is a fantastic coach with a wealth of knowledge that he really enjoys sharing with all the students of SWKA. His military background alongside his friendly nature makes for the perfect combination of discipline and enjoyment.
Sensei Geoff has also been recognised by his peers at Martial Arts Hall of Fames ceremonies for his unwavering dedication to the development of everyone he teaches.
He also boasts a successful competition career with many titles under his belt. He prefers to concentrate on developing karate knowledge for training over competition nowadays.
Sensei Geoff mainly coaches higher grade students at our Dorset location as he is very well suited to ensuring their pursuit of Blackbelt is achieved.
Sensei Chloe Thomas 1st Dan
INSTRUCTOR
Sensei Chloe is the newest member to our instructor team after recently achieving her 1st Dan Blackbelt and completing her internal training program with Shihan Pete.
Sensei Chloe came to SWKA from another club after it unfortunately closed. With our support, she decided to take up the offer of volunteering her time to new classes in west Wales.
Her desire to teach and inspire will ensure her regular classes and our students love the youthful energy she brings to the club.
Like all our instuctors, she has a strong competition pedigree which provides her with the ability to inspire our more youthful students to achieve all they can.
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