Instructors

Meet Elite Karate Centres dedicated and experienced instructors.

STEVE HEGARTY

Sensei & Founder

  • 5th Dan, in Shukokai Karate-do

  • Founder of Elite Karate Centres

  • Previously a member of the Shukokai Kumite Team, with successes at British and National Level

  • 3rd Dan, in Ryukyu Hokama Kobujutsu

  • Registered Instructor of Okinawan International Kenshi-Kai, Karate-Do Kobu-do Association

  • President & Chief Instructor, Koshinkan Karate Association

SAM JONES

Instructor

  • Sam has been practicing Karate-do for over 10 years.
  • 2nd Dan, in Shukokai Karate-do
  • Sam practices – HEMA – Historical European Martial Arts – German Longsword 

Michael Hurst

Instructor

  • Michael has been practicing Karate-do for over 10 years

  • 2nd Dan, in Shukokai Karate-do

ANDY SHAW

Assistant Instructor

Lindsey Shaw

Assistant Instructor

Matthew Donaldson

Assistant Instructor

Roger Grounsell

Assistant Instructor