Profiles of Instructors and
Senior Students
Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia (CSKA) teaches traditional karate following the principles as taught by Hirokazu Kanazawa Kancho.
Its instructors are highly qualified with National Coaching Accreditation (NCAS) gained through the Department of Sport and Recreation and current First Aid qualifications.
Born in November 1936 in the Dock Area of Southampton UK.
In the Dock Areas of England one gets Streetwise very quickly, especially through the Second World War. During my schooldays I boxed and later in life when I served for Queen and Country I boxed in the Army as an Airborne Soldier with the Parachute Regiment.
After my Service I took up Judo for a short time and found it most enjoyable. It came easy to me. In June 1996 I started Shotokan Karate at Lock sheath Shotokan Club under the Instruction of Sensei Nicky Daniels 4th Dan. This is what I was looking for (Shotokan). On the 17 September 2000 I gained my first Dan under Sensei's Mick Duwy and Dave Hazard. On the 14 September 2003 I gained my second Dan.under a panel of Mick Duwy, Dave Hazard, Merv OConnell and Brian Smith. Over those seven years I trained four times per week.
In 2004 we moved Down Under to Secret Harbour in WA and found Coastal Shotokan on the Internet. Brett, Daniele and my self introduced ourselves to Sensei Chris and were welcomed in to the Club immediately. On the 15 December 2005 I graded to third Dan. Then on Monday the 21 May 2007 I received the high honour of the title Senpai.
June 2008, I was promoted to the Grading Council at CSKA.
I am now looking forward to many more years of enjoyable training with my club. I’m now seventy years of age and still got many more years in me.” Hopefully"
17 December 2008, awarded Yondan
05 December 2011, awarded Godan
Born in the South West of France in 1977
Commenced training in 1990, at age 13, alongside my father at Avord Karate Club (France) under sensei Gerard BEAUNES (1st Dan) until mid 1991 and under sensei Maurice GHORZI (3rd dan) until 1993.
Competed in both kata and free kumite, often finishing in the top 3 at local district competitions.
My most memorable competition achievements were without a doubt coming 1st in kumite in 1992, after defeating a higher ranked opponent, and convincingly winning a local Kata competition in 1994. Also competed several times at a regional level (equivalent to state).
Attended numerous special event training sessions with renown Karate figures in France:
- Patrick SUARD (5th Dan, coach of national kata team)
- Michael Milon (3rd Dan, 3 times champion in team and individual kata at world championships, 12 times at European championships and nine times at the French championships)
- Alain AUCLERT (5th Dan, coach of national kata team)
- Jean-Pierre LAVORATO (6th Dan, student of the late Sensei Taji KASE (9th Dan))
In 1993, Awarded 1st Kyu, relocated to South of France and started training at the Montfavet Karate Club under Sensei Charly BALTHAZARD (3rd Dan)
Mid-1994, My Karate training was put on hold indefinitely due to a heavy studying schedule.
Arrived in Australia in 2003
Aug 2008 - Joined CSKA and started training again under sensei Chris Hoath after a 14-year break.
March 2009, awarded Shodan (1st Dan) by Kyoshi Chris HOATH
December 2009, received CSKA Kihaku Award (most outstanding student of the year Award)
March 2010, awarded Nidan (2nd Dan) by Kyoshi Chris HOATH
August 2010, recognised by the Chief Instructor at CSKA as a senior student (Senpai)
In the Dock Areas of England one gets Streetwise very quickly, especially through the Second World War. During my schooldays I boxed and later in life when I served for Queen and Country I boxed in the Army as an Airborne Soldier with the Parachute Regiment.
After my Service I took up Judo for a short time and found it most enjoyable. It came easy to me. In June 1996 I started Shotokan Karate at Lock sheath Shotokan Club under the Instruction of Sensei Nicky Daniels 4th Dan. This is what I was looking for (Shotokan). On the 17 September 2000 I gained my first Dan under Sensei's Mick Duwy and Dave Hazard. On the 14 September 2003 I gained my second Dan.under a panel of Mick Duwy, Dave Hazard, Merv OConnell and Brian Smith. Over those seven years I trained four times per week.
In 2004 we moved Down Under to Secret Harbour in WA and found Coastal Shotokan on the Internet. Brett, Daniele and my self introduced ourselves to Sensei Chris and were welcomed in to the Club immediately. On the 15 December 2005 I graded to third Dan. Then on Monday the 21 May 2007 I received the high honour of the title Senpai.
June 2008, I was promoted to the Grading Council at CSKA.
I am now looking forward to many more years of enjoyable training with my club. I’m now seventy years of age and still got many more years in me.” Hopefully"
17 December 2008, awarded Yondan
05 December 2011, awarded Godan
Senpai
Danielle Standley (3rd dan)
Born in Portsmouth England in 1992.
I started karate in 1999 at the age of 7 at the Locksheath Shotokan Karate Club. This club was part of the Shotokan of England Karate Union (SEKU) and my instructor was Sensei Nicky Daniels 4th Dan.
My first competition was in 2004 in England and I competed in both kata and kumite, coming 3rd in the karate kumite. I found the competition quite daunting but really a lot of fun.
After about 5 years of training with my club in England, my family chose to move to Australia. And it was here that my Grandad Michael Betteridge, my brother Brett and I all found our new club. Even though our new club was Shotokan, the style was a little different to my old club back in England, so therefore it took a while for us to get used to it. I am now taught by Chief Instructor Chris Hoath of Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia in Port Kennedy.
Through karate, I have met some great people and the people at my current club in Port Kennedy have really welcomed me.
In December 2005 I was awarded my Shodan (1st Dan Black belt) grade by Chief Instructor Chris Hoath of Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia.
The past years of my karate, are years that I will never forget and I cannot wait to see what the years ahead will bring.
I would also just like to thank Sensei Nicky, Sensei Chris and all the club at Port Kennedy for their support.
In May 2007, I was recognised by the Chief Instructor at CSKA as a senior student (Senpai).
2008, August - at the SKI (WA) State Championships - 4th Womens Open Kata
17 December 2008, awarded Nidan
05 December 2011, awarded Sandan (3rd dan)
Born in Portsmouth England in 1992.
I started karate in 1999 at the age of 7 at the Locksheath Shotokan Karate Club. This club was part of the Shotokan of England Karate Union (SEKU) and my instructor was Sensei Nicky Daniels 4th Dan.
My first competition was in 2004 in England and I competed in both kata and kumite, coming 3rd in the karate kumite. I found the competition quite daunting but really a lot of fun.
After about 5 years of training with my club in England, my family chose to move to Australia. And it was here that my Grandad Michael Betteridge, my brother Brett and I all found our new club. Even though our new club was Shotokan, the style was a little different to my old club back in England, so therefore it took a while for us to get used to it. I am now taught by Chief Instructor Chris Hoath of Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia in Port Kennedy.
Through karate, I have met some great people and the people at my current club in Port Kennedy have really welcomed me.
In December 2005 I was awarded my Shodan (1st Dan Black belt) grade by Chief Instructor Chris Hoath of Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia.
The past years of my karate, are years that I will never forget and I cannot wait to see what the years ahead will bring.
I would also just like to thank Sensei Nicky, Sensei Chris and all the club at Port Kennedy for their support.
In May 2007, I was recognised by the Chief Instructor at CSKA as a senior student (Senpai).
2008, August - at the SKI (WA) State Championships - 4th Womens Open Kata
17 December 2008, awarded Nidan
05 December 2011, awarded Sandan (3rd dan)
Born in the South West of France in 1977
Commenced training in 1990, at age 13, alongside my father at Avord Karate Club (France) under sensei Gerard BEAUNES (1st Dan) until mid 1991 and under sensei Maurice GHORZI (3rd dan) until 1993.
Competed in both kata and free kumite, often finishing in the top 3 at local district competitions.
My most memorable competition achievements were without a doubt coming 1st in kumite in 1992, after defeating a higher ranked opponent, and convincingly winning a local Kata competition in 1994. Also competed several times at a regional level (equivalent to state).
Attended numerous special event training sessions with renown Karate figures in France:
- Patrick SUARD (5th Dan, coach of national kata team)
- Michael Milon (3rd Dan, 3 times champion in team and individual kata at world championships, 12 times at European championships and nine times at the French championships)
- Alain AUCLERT (5th Dan, coach of national kata team)
- Jean-Pierre LAVORATO (6th Dan, student of the late Sensei Taji KASE (9th Dan))
In 1993, Awarded 1st Kyu, relocated to South of France and started training at the Montfavet Karate Club under Sensei Charly BALTHAZARD (3rd Dan)
Mid-1994, My Karate training was put on hold indefinitely due to a heavy studying schedule.
Arrived in Australia in 2003
Aug 2008 - Joined CSKA and started training again under sensei Chris Hoath after a 14-year break.
March 2009, awarded Shodan (1st Dan) by Kyoshi Chris HOATH
December 2009, received CSKA Kihaku Award (most outstanding student of the year Award)
March 2010, awarded Nidan (2nd Dan) by Kyoshi Chris HOATH
August 2010, recognised by the Chief Instructor at CSKA as a senior student (Senpai)