Meet the Trainers

  • Andy Whitehead, 4th Dan

    I have been a Karateka for 30 years now, with Sensei Shaun and ISMAA. During that time, I set-up and ran West Moors Karate Club, and the Alila Club in Penang, Malaysia. As designer engineer within international company I have been fortunate to travel the world, spending much time in Asia including China, India and…

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  • Chris walker, 6th Dan

    I started karate when I was 11 so over 30 years experience in training and teaching. I trayed with Sensei Ernie Molyneux 9 Dan. Got the grade 5 Dan in gojuryu karate. Work in fitness for 23 years teaching fitness and personal training helping people get fitter and recover by doing programs and classes. But…

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  • Simon Frankland

    My martial arts journey started when I was around 12 years old after being heavily influenced by films like Enter The Dragon.I started off training Lau Gar Kung Fu which I did for a few years whilst living in Bristol. When my parents decided to up sticks and head to Devon. I had a break…

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  • Victoria Shurey, 3rd Dan

    Vicky began accompanying her daughter to karate classes to support her motivation, but in that moment, Vicky’s own passion for the sport was ignited. Since Vicky has started to compete nationally first and then internationally to reach incredible high at Daytona beach in Florida where she brought back a gold medal in team kata and…

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  • Shaun Lanham, 7th Dan

    Chief Instructor and Founder of Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy Shaun has a simple and effective policy. One hour at a time, we deliver varied and engaging trainings. No politics, no hassle are how the trainings at Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy will be. Shaun Lanham is 7th Dan Black Belt and NMAC Team GB…

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