S.K.C.-Our Instructors

 Julian Mallalieu Sensei: 

 
Tameside Karate's Chief Instructor and the UK Chief Instructor for Shito Ryu Karate Do Genbu Kai International.  Mallalieu Sensei is both English and Japanese trained and has over 30 years training in Karate Do.  He has previously trained with various Japanese Masters including the founder of Shukokai Karate, Tani Sensei. He also trains regularly with Demura Sensei (Shito Ryu Karate and Weapons Master).  He has also been recently appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Cobra Martial Arts Association. He regularly teaches and trains at various Martial Arts courses and Seminars in the UK and world wide. Mallalieu Sensei also holds a 1st Dan in Ju Jitsu.

 Darren Smith Sensei: 

 
Darren regularly trains at Martial Arts Courses and Seminars throughout the UK and has previously trained with various European and Japanese Masters including Demura Sensei, Sato Sensei and Tomiyama Sensei.  He regularly teaches at both S.K.C. and various other Karate clubs throughout the area. He also still trains frequently with his own Instructor, Mallalieu Sensei, to ensure continued progression in the art.
 

All our friendly Instructors/assistant instructors hold C.M.A.A. Level 1 Instructors Qualifications, Enhanced CRB Dislosures, are listed on the UK National Black Belt Register and are fully insured.  To view the UK Black Belt Register please click the logo below.

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