Traditional Shotokan Karate ProgramsIn Blaby, Leicester

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.

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 4 years old, and now, at 13, 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.

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 two stripe belt (1st 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.