Instructors
Our instructors have over 40 years of experience between them
All instructors have DBS checks performed every three years
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Steve Lakin - 6th Dan
Founder of Stafford Shotokan Karate
Official Examiner
Chief Instructor
Began Karate Training in 1980
Training since the age of 18. Specialist areas of Karate: combination techniques.
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Dan Lakin - 5th Dan
Founder of Stafford Shotokan Karate
Grading Examiner
Kata Specialist
Began Karate Training in 1999
Training since age 16. Specialist areas of karate: All rounder, focus on Kata and Bunkai.
Began Judo Training in 2016
Current Judo Grade: 5th Kyu
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Sarah Lakin - 2nd Dan
Founder of Stafford Shotokan Karate
Grading Examiner
Specialist areas of karate: Kata.
Started Karate Training in 2012
Training since age 25.
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Ava Daniels - 1st Dan
1st Dan awarded 02/07/2022
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Lola Daniels - 1st Dan
1st Dan awarded 02/07/2022
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Hayley Pritchard - 1st Dan
1st Dan awarded 17/06/2023
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Jessica Payne - 1st Dan
1st Dan awarded 17/06/2023
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Mikka Sadhra - 1st Dan
Kumite Specialist
1st Dan awarded 17/06/2023
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Ethan Berns - 1st Dan
1st Dan awarded 17/06/2023
Admin and Committee Members
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SSK Administrator & Safeguarding Officer
Karen Payne
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SSK Chairman
Steve Lakin
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SSK Committee Member
Dan Lakin
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SSK Committee Member
Sarah Lakin
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SSK Committee Member & Safeguarding Officer
Hayley Pritchard
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SSK Committee Member
Kin Sadhra
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SSK Committee Member
Mark Smith