How did it all start?

Shihan Darvill-Bessent started taking an interest in different Martial Arts forms and attended different open training courses. In 1990, he was introduced to Goju Ryu Karate. Later in 1991, Shihan formed his group which became the Academy it is today. He affiliated his group with the association that graded him to black belt. He also started going around the country training with many top-level instructors.

The Academy if Part of the English Karate Federation, British Karate Federation & the World Karate Federation. Shihan is graded to 7th Dan Black belt

For training in any of our classes in Harlow or Harpenden please get on touch.

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Teaching more than just karate lessons

We give equal attention to all our students and help them with their overall development.

  • We teach different forms of karate
  • Adults and children welcome
  • Training provided by karate experts
  • We provide private lessons
  • We train experts as well as beginners

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Shihan Darvill-Bessent's journey

Shihan Darvill-Bessent started taking an interest in different Martial Arts forms and attended different open training courses.

In 1990, he was introduced to Goju Ryu Karate. Later in 1991, Shihan formed a group named Hatsun Jindo, which was later renamed as Dokuritsu Kai. He affiliated his group with the association that graded him to black belt. He also started going around the country training with many top-level instructors.

After a period, he changed associations and joined Butokukai GB as part of the Seijinkai Karate Association. This karate school taught a Shotokan Goju Ryu mix. After 5 years, Shihan left the Seijinkai and formed the Shinseikyu Karate Academy.

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To learn Shotokan & Goju Ryu karate in Harlow call Shinseikyu Karate Academy:

Tel: 07767 452 003

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