INSTRUCTORS
The UK Branch Chief of the UK Seido Karate Organisation:
Sei Shihan Brandt
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Brandt is an excellent karate instructor who enjoys helping men, women and children build confidence, focus and fitness through the disciplined martial art of Seido Karate. Brandt is a full time professional instructor and the Technical Director for Seido Karate UK. He holds a 7th degree black belt and has over 28 years’ experience in martial arts.
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Teaching in Fulham, Brandt has also introduced the Seido Karate Programme into schools across South West London. He believes that learning Seido Karate, whilst being an excellent form of self-defence training, has the benefit of strengthening the mind, body and spirit.
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In 2006 Brandt was awarded a commendation by the Metropolitan Police for Public Spiritedness.
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Brandt is a family man with 2 children both training in Seido Karate. He has a keen interest in DIY and has a can do attitude. In his spare time he enjoys playing his guitar.
The instructors of Seido Karate South West:
Senpai Rob
Senpai Rob has trained with Seido Karate for the last 16 years, gaining his 3rd Dan black belt in 2023. Senpai Rob started his training originally under Sensei, now Jun Shihan Stuart Wilson, at the Tylers Green dojo in Buckinghamshire, travelling a 340 mile round trip from Somerset where he lives. Senpai Rob opened the first Somerset dojo in September 2011 when he was a 3rd Kyu. Senpai Rob has trained under Jun Shihan Roger, and Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura (founder of Seido Karate) at Seido Honbu Headquarters in New York City, as well as training in Poland at their 10th Anniversary in May 2015, Seido Italy in October 2019 and Seido Costa Rica in October 2022. Senpai Rob teaches at all dojos as a senior instructor, and is Head of Dojo. Senpai Rob has trained in numerous martial arts, including Wado Ryu, Shotokan and Taekwondo. Senpai Rob is qualified in First Aid At Work and Safeguarding.
Senpai Karen
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Senpai Karen has trained with Seido Karate for the last 13 years, gaining her 1st Dan black belt in 2021. Senpai Karen teaches at all dojos as an Instructor and supported Senpai Rob in opening the South West dojos in 2011. Senpai Karen is qualifed in First Aid At Work, Designated Safeguarding Officer and holds Level 6 Safeguarding. Senpai Karen undertakes the role of the Seido Karate UK Welfare Officer for the whole of Seido Karate UK. Senpai Karen also undertakes the administrative tasks for the South West dojos, including memberships, licence renewals and club finances.
Senpai Maisie
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Senpai Maisie was Seido Karate South West's first student in 2011 and the first student to achieve their 1st Dan black belt in 2017 in the South West. Senpai Maisie teaches at all dojos as an Assistant Instructor when not away at university. Senpai Maisie was instrumental in helping to set up and run the Exeter Dojo with Senpai Rob.
Welfare Officer / Safeguarding Officer for Children & Vulnerable Adults
To Be Appointed
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With the Taunton Dojo commencing from Monday 9th September 2024, there will be an appointment for a local welfare officer for our Taunton dojo. Details to follow once the appointment is made.​
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Laurentiu Hasegan
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Laurentiu is the local Welfare Officer for our Dunster dojo. Laurentiu has trained with Seido Karate South West for nearly 7 years and is currently a 1st Kyu. Laurentiu is due to complete his 1st Dan black belt promotion in November 2024.
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Ralph Gorringe
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Ralph is a 3rd Kyu at the Bishops Lydeard dojo training with Seido Karate since 2022. Ralph has trained in other martial arts. Ralph has experience in safeguarding and is the Welfare Officer for the Bishops Lydeard dojo.
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Rebecca Hughes
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Becky is a 4th Kyu at the Exeter dojo training with Seido Karate since 2019. Becky has trained in other martial arts. Becky has experience in safeguarding and works as a teacher at a special needs school. Becky is the Welfare Officer for the Exeter dojo.