I started training in December 2001 at the age of 6 years with Sensei Popat (4^th Dan, TISKA, Loughborough). Just under 6 years later I took my Shodan (1^st Dan) on 7^th October 2007 with Sensei Gursharan Sahota (6^th Dan, TISKA).

My brother and I were introduced to training with Sensei Conroy (7^th Dan) by our Dad (4^th Dan) so it has become a bit of a family affair. I thoroughly enjoying training with Sensei Conroy, learning a great deal - often in some unusual ways, on some occasions waking up the next day aching!

Karate has improved my reactions and fitness, and dare I say flexibility, but most of all it has improved my self-confidence. I am currently training towards my Nidan (2^nd Dan) with Sensei Conroy.