Shihan Pete Wright – 7th Dan Black Belt
Shihan Pete Wright began training in Martial Arts in 1988, in the style Yamaguchi Goju-Kai
Grading History:
- 1993 Obtained 1st Dan Grade, under Sensei Ian MaGarity (5th Dan)
- 1996 Obtained 2nd Dan Grade, European Panel, Hanshi Goshi Yamaguchi (8th Dan) + 6 IKGA Shihans
- 1999 Obtained 3rd Dan Grade, under Sensei Mark Attfield (5th Dan)
- 2003 Obtained 4th Dan - European Panel AMA Masters (Shihans)
- 2008 Obtained 5th Dan Shihan - Technical Panel AMA Masters (Shihans)
- 2014 Obtained 6th Dan Shihan- Technical Panel AMA Masters (Shihans)
- 2021 Obtained 7th Dan Kyoshi Shihan - Technical Panel AMA Masters (Hanshi's)
Shihan Simon Weaver – 6th Dan Black Belt
Shihan Simon Weaver started training in Martial Arts in 1990, in the style Yamaguchi Goju-Kai
Grading History:
- 1999 Obtained 1st Dan Grade,
- 2002 Obtained 2nd Dan Grade,
- 2007 Obtained 3rd Dan Grade, Technical Panel AMA Masters (Shihans)
- 2012 Obtained 4th Dan – Technical Panel AMA Masters (Shihans)
- 2018 Obtained 5th Dan - AMA Senior Upgrade
- 2020 - Award title of Shihan - Karate Master
- 2025 - Obtained 6th Dan - Technical Panel AMA Masters (Shihans)
Shihan Bernard Mabey – 5th Dan Black Belt
Shihan Bernard Mabey started training in Martial Arts in 2000, in the style Goju-Kai
Grading History:
- 2007 Obtained 1st Dan Grade, under Shihan Peter Wright and Sensei Simon Weaver
- 2011 Obtained 2nd Dan Grade, under Shihan Peter Wright and Sensei Simon Weaver
- 2014 Obtained 3rd Dan Grade, under Shihan Peter Wright and Sensei Simon Weaver
- 2018 Obtained 4th Dan Grade, under Shihan Peter Wright and Sensei Simon Weaver
- 2023 Obtained 5th Dan Shihan Grade, under Shihan Peter Wright and Shihan Simon Weaver
Sensei Phil Mann– 4th Dan Black Belt
I have practised karate since 1985, mostly under Sensei Pat O’Keeffe in Modka Karate Jutsu, a practical fighting style comprising elements of karate (Inshin Ryu, Wado Ryu, Goju Ryu & Kickboxing influences), Judo, Aikido, Ju-Jutsu and weapons. I gained my 1st Dan Black Belt in 1991 and achieved 2nd Dan in 1995.
Since January 2011, I have trained under Shihan Peter Wright in Goju-Kai Karate, and gained my 1st Dan in Goju-Kai in December 2012 and in 2014 I obtained my 2nd Dan Black Belt. My most recent achievement was taking my 3rd Dan Black Belt under Shihan Pete Wright.
Sensei Chris Andrews– 3rd Dan Black Belt
Sensei Caven Govier- 3rd Dan Senior Black Belt
Sensei Neil Scrivener - 3rd Dan Senior Black Belt
Sempai Darryl Bagley - 3rd Dan Black Belt
Steve Antonie- 2nd Dan Senior Black Belt
My journey started in 2009 when a comment passed by Sensei Pete got me thinking, the question to him was my daughter trained with you at Friars school now she has left can she join you club at Southchurch, his response was yes of course why don't you come too bring some joggers and a t-shirt join in you may enjoy it, nearly 6 years later I was presented with my 1st Dan Black belt by Sensei's Pete & Simon. It's been a tough but enjoyable journey with 3 amazing Sensei's in Pete, Simon and Bernie to guide me every step of the way. Shihan Pete runs a very respectable family club with a relaxed atmosphere his dedication to karate and attention to each and every student be it a white belt junior to a black belt senior is unprecedented.
Mark Cornish- 2nd Dan Senior Black Belt
Steve Dobson - 2nd Dan Senior Black Belt
Luke Wood - 2nd Dan Senior Black Belt
Daniel Lench - 1st Dan Senior Black Belt
Emma Finnie - 1st Dan Senior Black Belt
Callum Rawlinson- 1st Dan Senior Black Belt
My name is Callum and I have been doing karate since 2014, when I was five years old.
My goal was to become a black belt and do many competitions, or even start teaching my own club.
I became a black belt in 2019, at the age of eleven, and I am now focusing on competing in international competitions.
I am very grateful to Sensei Pete and all the brilliant people at the club, who have helped me achieve my dream.
Mandy Rawlinson- 1st Dan Senior Black Belt
Chloe Green- 1st Dan Senior Black Belt
Leticia Bilby - 2nd Dan Junior Black Belt
Saeed Ullah- 2nd Dan Junior Black Belt
I started training in 2016 when I was age 7 at Greenways Primary school. Since that day I have been training hard and have been listening to the feedback from Sensei Pete and every other person from the club who have helped me achieve Black belt. Special thanks to Sensei Pete, Sensei Phil and Neil who helped me the most to achieve this dream.
Phoebe Mailley - 2nd Dan Junior Black Belt
My name is Phoebe I started karate in 2018 when I was 5 years old. I started with 1 hour a week during school terms at Sacred Heart School I am now doing over 10 hours every week.
I received my Junior Black Belt in 2022 age 10, I regularly compete competitions as a member of the AMA National Karate Squad, representing the UK in National and International Karate Championships.
In 2024 I was selected to compete at the WKC World Championship, I won Gold in Kata, Gold in Kumite and Gold in Team Kumite
Over the years I have learned many skills and improved my technique. I am grateful to all the Sensei’s who have helped achieve my dream.
Max Pond - 2nd Dan Junior Black Belt
Erin Wood- 2nd Dan Junior Black Belt
Evie Root- 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
Hi, I’m Evie – 1st Dan Black Belt
I started karate when I was 6 years old at Sacred Heart School, and it’s been a huge part of my life ever since. I’ve worked hard, stayed committed, and grown in both confidence and skill over the years.
In 2023, aged 11, I was incredibly proud to achieve my 1st Dan Black Belt. Karate has taught me discipline, focus, and respect—skills I use every day, both in and out of the club. I continue to train regularly and love being part of the karate community, especially supporting and inspiring younger students on their own karate journeys.
Cooper Knight- 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
Danyel Oladimeji - 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
My name is Danyel Oladimeji; I have been doing karate since 2018, from the age of 7. I found karate through a club activity at school and thought it would be really fun to try something different, which I hadn’t done before.
I have enjoyed training with the club ever since! I received my black belt in 2024, and for me, it was a huge achievement, which I am extremely proud of. I look forward to improving and getting better
Olivia Clawson - 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
Hello, my name is Olivia Clawson. I started karate in 2020. I have done karate since I was 7 years old and have enjoyed every lesson since I started. Over the years I have learnt many new skills and techniques which I have incorporated into my training and gradings. I have done a few competitions over time and learnt from all my mistakes. I am so very thankful for the Sensei’s support in which helped me achieve my goal and dream.
Toby Cornish- 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
I have been training at the club for 9 years now. I started off doing it at my primary school but then also went to lessons at the Ambleside. I have really enjoyed training and have learnt so much especially from my Shihan’s and Sensei’s
Noah Rumsby- 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
I started karate at 6 years of age in 2020 just before Covid, continuing during lockdown and really enjoyed it. Now at 11 years old I have finally achieved my goal of being a black belt and will aim higher in the years to come. I have had my highs and lows but each and every person has motivated me and pushed me through to reach this level.
Keira Sutton- 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
My name Keira I have been going to karate since I was 5 years old. I started at Hamstel School I enjoyed it so much I wanted to join the club.
it was hard getting my black belt but I love being part of a karate family. My goal is to be strong mentally and physically and also be in confident in what I do in the future. I also love the Japanese culture and being part of something exciting and I could one day teach.
Mackenzie Swift- 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
