Traditional Shotokan Karate ProgramsIn Blaby, Leicester

Sensei Bianca our Chief Instructor began her karate journey in 1989 at the age of 7, she gained her 1st Dan Black Belt at 16 years old. Under the Instruction of Sensei Karin Prinsloo and Caron Harris at her home dojo, Pinetown JKA Karate Institute in South Africa. She has since progressed through the ranks, gaining her 5th Dan (JKA) in April 2024, under the strict instruction of Sensei Adel Ismail and Sensei Ohta of JKA England. From an early age Sensei Bianca was interested in teaching and passing on her knowledge and experience. She started assisting in classes from a brown belt level (3rd Kyu) and was teaching children’s classes when she graded to her 1st Dan and then developed into teaching adults and senior grades.

Along with her passion for teaching, Sensei Bianca has also had a significant competition career. Starting with success at local competitions and then at regional and national championships. She has also successfully represented both South Africa and England in International events. Most of Sensei’s training took place in South Africa where she was born, she then emigrated to the UK in 2003.

Sensei Bianca started the dojo (Kazokudai Karate) in 2016 which is based in Blaby, Leicester. Sensei Bianca is Fully Insured with an advanced DBS, First aid trained. She holds a child protection/Safeguarding certificate and has International JKA qualifications.  Sensei Bianca is currently the highest ranked female instructor in JKA England.

Current certificates : JKAE/EKF Coaching License, International Instructor B;

International Referee C and Examiner D.

Senpai Cyra began her karate journey at the young age of 6 years in 2013. She gained her Shodan (1st dan black belt) at the age of 12 in 2019 and passed her Nidan (2nd Dan) in December 2022.

Within the first 2 years of Senpai Cyra’s karate journey, she developed a passion for teaching, She felt that passing on her knowledge and expertise as well as inspiring the young people around her was important. She started assisting with classes from green belt (6th kyu) and began teaching children’s classes from June 2022.

Alongside Senpai Cyra’s passion for teaching, she discovered her thrill for competing when she participated in her first competition as an orange belt (9th kyu) at the age of 7. Since then, Senpai Cyra’s karate has grown to the point that she was accepted on the JKA England Squad in 2018, as a 1st kyu Brown Belt at the age of 10. Senpai Cyra was the only brown belt selected to Represent JKA England at the time for the European Championships held in Czech Republic in 2019, and she achieved a bronze medal in Kumite (Sparring).  She has continued to keep that high standard and claim regional, national and world titles.

Senpai Cyra is a very loved instructor, known for her bubbly and cheeky side as well as her willingness to help anyone progress.

She has been an asset to the Kazokudai Karate Team.

Senpai Sam first started his karate journey at the age of 13years old, training at Sizewell, Suffolk, England. He graded to 1st Dan when he turned 17years old by Sensei Paul Perry, who was a student of Sensei Kanazawa.

He graded for his 2^nd Dan JKA under the watch full eye of Sensei Ohta and the JKA technical board in February 2023, he currently holds a JKA International Instructor D & International Referee D Licence as well as a JKA England Coaching Licence. He also holds a child protection/Safeguarding certificate, and is advanced DBS checked along with being first aid trained.

He has many years of experience in teaching karate-do to people of all ages and abilities. Sam worked abroad in Singapore for several years, and joined Kazokudai Karate in 2021 after returning to the UK. He is married with two daughters, works in banking, and is also a governor at a local primary school.

Hello, my name is Luke Denton and I was a late starter when it comes to karate. As a kid I always wanted to be a power ranger, but I didn’t start karate until my 30s.

As the primary caregiver to a child with additional needs I believe the benefits of karate for both mind and body are especially important for children of a young age. I also believe in leading by example so I started my karate journey at Kazokudai in 2021. In just a few short years it has taken over my life both inside and outside of the dojo, I have represented my club on both a national and regional level at competition, and was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to help teach the junior grades when my son started his own journey in 2022.

I believe strongly in being a positive role model, and a good representative of the values of karate both in and out of the dojo.

Hey, I’m Diya, and I’ve been doing karate practically since I could tie my shoes.

I started training at Kazokudai Karate when I was just four years old, and now, at 12, I’m still kicking it at the dojo.

It’s been quite the journey from those days of stumbling through basic moves to where I am now. I go to karate every Monday and Tuesday and I have just recently passed my black belt grading ( December 2024 ) so I am proud to be wearing my Shodan.

My mum signed me up because she said it’s not just about kicking and punching; it’s also about discipline, etiquette and willpower. I have made lots of friends and it has made me focus and has boosted my confidence more, especially at school.

Hello, my name is Leo Bramwell.

I am currently 13 years old have a brown belt (3rd KYU).

I started my journey at Kazokudai Karate when I was 11, so far it has been an amazing experience that I encourage others to have. It’s disciplined yet fun, challenging yet very rewarding. It has brought up my flexibility and strength on a huge scale along with confidence.

I currently assist in our Junior program. Where I have learnt so many skills so far.

Hi, I am Hidayah and I am 10 years old.

I have been training  karate at Kazokudai Karate since I was 6 and a half,  I am currently a brown and one stripe belt (2nd KYU). Karate has become a huge passion for me and has boosted my confidence so much. It has shown me you can achieve anything if you really try hard.

I started competing 2 years ago. At first I reallllly hated the idea but encouragement from my team mates I just went for it. Winning medals (and losing)  really spurs me on to try harder and perfect my karate.

I have made great friends at the dojo and being a junior leader has made me realise how much I love teaching! The best part is I get to teach and spend time with my friends which strengthens our relationship.