We have a fantastic fully equipped Martial Arts Dojo (training hall), full safety matting, comfortable seating for parents and we are open all week with great parking. The Dojo was completed in 2013 to support our growing Academy and we have classes to suit all age ranges (from 3-65+ yrs) and abilities. We offer premium karate, kickboxing, Aikido and martial arts in Ashford that can make a difference in your life, help you to get fit, give you more confidence and let you feel a bit safer too.
KARATE LEADERSHIP UK
ASHFORD DOJO
+44 01233 877644
MASTER PANTON
Master Instructor 5th Dan Blackbelt
Master Panton is a Fifth Dan Black Belt in Wado Ryu Karate and a First Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. As One of Chief Master Marsh’s finest students and senior instructors, Master Panton’s skill, hard work and dedication were rewarded in June 2018 by the Chief Instructors of Leadership Martial Arts, when he was promoted to Master Instructor.
Master Panton has been instrumental in introducing the MANTIS Programme (MANAGE ANY TROUBLE IN SOCIETY) to the local community and has a proven track record in making a positive difference to many students both young and old, developing Black Belt students, Instructors and School owners.
MASTER ROPER
Master Instructor 4th Dan Blackbelt
Master Roper is fully committed to both her own & her students training. Indeed if she’s not teaching you will find her on the mats continuing to develop her already great skills, technique and understanding.
Whether it’s our younger students in Little Ninjas, Families in our Kickstart programme, or Ladies Only students, Master Ropers creative & fun classes have proven to make a massive difference to the lives of many. She fully understands the benefits of martial arts and is committed to sharing them with families in the community.
SENSEI ROPER
Academy Instructor 4th Dan Blackbelt
Sensei Roper has been training in martial arts since the age of 3, when she first joined our Little Ninjas programme. Known for her hard work and determination, she consistently pushes herself to excel, setting a superb example for others to follow. Her journey has inspired countless individuals to embark on their own martial arts paths.
Technically gifted, Sensei Roper combines her skill with a fierce competitive spirit, making her a formidable presence in any competition. Both on and off the mats, she embodies the spirit of a true warrior, setting high standards for herself and others.
As a long-standing member of our Instructor Training Team, she is always available to support fellow students and instructors, reinforcing her role as both a mentor and a leader within the community.
SENSEI SADLER
Academy Instructor 3rd Dan Blackbelt
Sensei Sadler is the embodiment of all that is Karate Leadership UK. Extremely respectful, inviting and full of encouragement for all that train alongside or with him during our fantastic adult only sessions. Sensei Sadler continues to train and develop his skills both as an instructor and student, he is keen to share the benefits of martial arts and help others grow and develop in the same way he has, taking his passion and interest to the next level.
SENSEI PARKER
Academy Instructor 2nd Dan Blackbelt
Sensei Parker holds the rank of 2nd Dan Black Belt in Karate which she trains alongside her son and 2nd Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing. Whichever class you find Sensei Parker she will be out front setting the standard for others to follow. She has a real thirst for knowledge and continues to train in both arts with great determination and Black Belt Attitude. Her full time working role at a school for children with special needs is a real asset to the academy and her students. Sensei Parker is full of fun and classes are representative of this, students leave having worked hard, just as she would, but with a guaranteed smile.
SENSEI NEWTON
Master Instructor 5th Dan Blackbelt
Sensei Newton started martial arts in 1982 and had practiced Shotokan Karate and Taiho-Justu before settling on Aikido. He has been practicing for 30 years and holds a 5th Dan in Aikido.
Sensei Newton has trained with senior practitioners in Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. His traditional style descends from the founder of Aikido via Tamura Shihan (8th Dan) and Pierre Chassang (6th Dan).
He currently supports both Lordswood and Ashford Dojos for Aikido.
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