Later, in 1992 he earned the rank of Nidan (2nd Dan) and moved on to becoming Sandan (3rd Dan) in 1995. After years of practice and hard work, Shihan Bessent achieved the Yondan (4th Dan) rank in 1999, followed by Godan (5th Dan) in 2005. He got the Rokudan (6th Dan) rank in 2012 along with the honorary title of Shihan (Master), in 2020 Shihan was Awarded 7th Dan in Karate.
Sensei Methven started training in 1984 and moved on to become Shodan in 1988. Later, he achieved the rank of Nidan and got the rank of Sandan in 1999, Yondan was in 2006 & 5th Dan in 2019.
Sensei Methven is a senior adviser to Shihan Darvill-Bessent regarding Shotokan Karate. He is also one of teh Senior grading examiners with the Academy.
Sempei Nicky started training in one of our after school classes at a local school where he went through the grades achieving first class passes every time.
Sempei Nicky is ranked Nidan & now takes the classes at his old school bringing his Karate full circle.
He is also studying Business at University & is Bringing these skills to the Academy
Sempei Dave started in 2016 after bringing his Son & daughter to classes for 10 years, after his Son achieved black belt he decided to take up Karate having done some Judo in his youth.
In 2019 he took over the Saturday classes, Sempei Dave has great patience when teaching as well as being one of the most successful competitors the Academy has produced.
He also runs regular Sparring classes weekly & monthly and runs the Competition Squad.
Sempei Dave is now a Nidan & working towards his Sandan grading
Karen has worked in the childcare industry for over 20 years, including 3 years in Pre-school management and has 13 years experience as a Designated Safeguarding Officer.
She has for 15 years been assessing and teaching young people and adults Childcare, Health and Social care qualifications. The last five years have been teaching and supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities maths and life skills.
Contact her on 07923417316 or call
skmasafeguarding@gmail.com
The Academy has a Junior Coaching programme for students who we feel would make great role models for the other students, we cannot publish their pictures for Child protection purposes
