The Hatfield karate Clubs are run by Sensei John Gillespie (4^th Dan) and ably assisted by Ian Ramsden (3^rd Dan), both are qualified instructors. The club is more family orientated. John often competes in Kata competitions at 'Regional' and 'National' level and has won many trophies in the process

Also, check out their website at www.hatfieldkarate.co.uk

Club Training Times

Day

Location

Class

Time

Instructors

Saturday

Birchwood Leisure Centre

Beginners & Lower Grades

11:00 to 12:00 pm

Sensei John Gillespie

Sensei Ian Ramsden

Senior Grades

12:00 to 13:00 pm

Tuesday

The Jim McDonald Centre

Beginners & All Grades

20:00 to 21:00 pm

Sensei John Gillespie

Friday

Birchwood Leisure Centre

Beginners & All Grades

19:00 to 20:00 pm

Sensei John Gillespie

Instructor Profiles in Brief

Sensei John Gillespie

Sensei Ian Ramsden

Current Rank: 4^th Dan (Awarded November 2005)

Qualified Instructor

2003 English Karate Masters Kata Champion

Association Judge

Began Training: 1975

Current Rank: 3rd Dan (Awarded June 2006)

Qualified Instructor

Began Training: September 1996