Instructors

Our Instructors

Our qualified, experienced and friendly instructors are all volunteers.  We do this because we are passionate about Martial Arts and we enjoy helping people of all ages, shapes and sizes to develop themselves in the ways of Shotokan Karate. 

Sensei Allan Youl

Head instructor and KKA Karate Founder.

3rd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (I.K.S.)

3rd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (S.I.A.)

2nd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (AJKA international)

1st Degree Black belt in Kobudo (RKKNZ)

1st Degree Black belt in Zendo kai Karate

1st Degree Black belt in Gokanryu Karate


Allan began his Karate training at the age of 8 and has studied many different martial arts over the years including Kempo, Kobudo and Bujinkan Ninjitsu.

Sensei Brad Stevens

Technical Shotokan instructor.

4th Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (U.S.K.U.)

2nd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (JKA)


Brad’s Karate training spans many years.  All of his Dan gradings were conducted in Japan where he also competed.  Sensei Brad is a Kumite Gold medalist at International level.

Sensei Amy Brunton

Instructor

2nd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (S.I.A.)


With over 7 years training at Kapiti Karate Academy, Amy was also a Gym instructor. Amy was the original Lead instructor and co-instigator of our “Little Tigers Karate” program for 4 to 6 year old children.

Sensei Rachel Woodrow

Lead instructor – Little Tigers

2nd Kyu Brown belt in Shotokan Karate (KKA)


Rachel is the instructor of our “Little Tigers Karate”. Rachel also runs the introductory classes  for the beginners in our main Shotokan classes.  

Sensei Fiona Hall

Lower Hutt Lead Instructor.

1st Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (S.I.A)

2nd Kyu Brown belt in Gosoku Ryu Karate (WRKA)


Former WRKA Sempai, School teacher & Scout Leader.

Sensei Rebecca Batchelor

Lower Hutt Instructor.

1st Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (S.I.A.)

1st Kyu Brown belt in Gosoku Ryu Karate (WRKA)


Former WRKA Sempai.

Affiliation

Shotokan International Alliance (SIA)

Sensei Edmond Otis

Chairman and Chief instructor of Shotokan International Alliance (S.I.A.)  and 8th degree Black belt.  Otis Sensei is based at Shotokan Karate Hawkes Bay.

All KKA Karate Dan gradings are under Otis Sensei.