the club instructors
Each Club (Dojo) has a main Instructor (Sensei) know as the "Head Instructor" and two assistant Instructors.
Instructors have to attend a regular Instructors course, which helps them to share and learn, and keep up with new guidelines and changes.
All instructors are assessed and regulated by the Chief Instructor every three months for their ability to teach so that the ISK maintains its high standards in Shotokan Karate.
LIST OF ISK INSTRUCTORS
| Pauline Laville Bindra | 8th Dan |
| Lee Bindra | 7th Dan |
| John Glasgow | 5th Dan |
| Joe Edmonds | 5th Dan |
| Majid Gharbaoui | 3rd Dan |
| Giuseppe Tomaselli | 3rd Dan |
| Danny Bindra | 3rd Dan |
| Caroline Fairhurst (Florini) | 3rd Dan |
| Samantha Mansfield ( Jamison) | 3rd Dan |
| Paul Claremont | 3rd Dan |
| Elida Fidler (Bindra) | 3rd Dan |
| Lee Glasgow | 2nd Dan |
| Rob Slamon | 2nd Dan |
| Samantha Crouchman | 2nd Dan |
| Pat Francoise | 2nd Dan |
Pauline Laville Bindra 8th Dan
Started her martial arts training in 1957, at the age of 12, at the famous Middlesbrough Judo club where she gained brown belt.
She started karate at the first club in the North of England around 1961. Her instructors were Sensei Kanazawa and Sensei Enoeda. She also trained with the legendary Sensei Richard Kim 10th Dan, head of the Zen Bei Bu Tokukai in San Francisco for approx 3 years.
She is one of the highest graded women in the world of karate. She gained her 1st Dan from Sensei Kanazawa and from then on graded by Sensei Enoeda.
She has been the founder member of all the governing bodies of Karate in England from the BKCC right up to EKGB. She has held many senior posts such as National Secretary and Treasurer, and head of technical committees.
She is the toughest Karate instructor in the world! (Ask anyone who has trained with her). She has taught most of England's top Shotokan Instructors of today, who now head their own associations as 4th Dans & 5 Dans or above. Many who went on to become National and International champions, and JKA champions, in Kumite and Kata. This includes her husband Lee Bindra 7th Dan chief instructor of the I.S.K.
She was the founder member of the KUGB which in the 70's and 80's was the largest karate organization in England. It had approx 20,000 members in its hayday.
She was the founder of Thames karate clubs, which in the late 70's was 10,000 members strong.
As the highest ranking female in Europe and possibly worldwide she is a legend in her own life time.
She is the founder and President of Blitzsport International the largest Martial Arts Supply Company in the UK. Has now recently gained a degree in Theology and passed with honors, and is now completing her Master Degree.
"It is not the number of trophies or Dan Grades that I have won or achieved that give me a sense of success, it is the strength and discipline of my character which has been tempered through the art of Karate and the Love of God which has helped me survive and succeed in all that I do. I thank The Lord Jesus for everything that I am and have achieved".
Lee Bindra 7th Dan
Started karate in 1972. Taught by Sensei Pauline Laville Bindra 8th Dan / Sensei Enoeda 9th Dan and Sensei Richard Kim 10th Dan (USA).
Won many National and International Kumite and Kata tournaments and member of the all styles Junior and Senior England Squad in the 70’s and 80’s.
Taught many National and International Champions and responsible for teaching the Instructors of the I.S.K.
Chief instructor and Grading examiner of the I.S.K. Has taught Shotokan karate for over 30 years. Has mastered the art of many weapons such as Tonfa, Bo, Jo, Nunchucku.
Chairman of the Board of Instructors.
He is CEO of Blitzsport International. The largest Martial Arts supply company in the UK. (www.blitzsport.com)
"I respect most Martial Arts but I am dedicated to self perfection through the Art of Shotokan Karate. But above all I thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon me and my family."
John Glasgow 5th Dan
Started karate in 1986
Gained 1st Dan black belt in 1989
gained 5th Dan Nov.2008 presented by Sensei Pauline Bindra
In October 1995 at the English Championships, coached to 1st and 3rd championship winners.
Achieved many trophies at various high level tournaments including I.S.K. Champion and Team Champion.
Fought at National Championship Level.
Now the Head Instructor teaching at Plumstead and Thamesmead clubs and coached over 30 students to 1st Dan and above.
Is a Senior member of the I.S.K. technical committee.
Member of the board of Instructors.
Joe Edmonds 5th Dan
Began karate training in 1977 in Kyokushinkai and later joined the I.S.K. in 1985.
Gained his 1st Dan in March 1986 and was awarded his current 5th Dan Nov. 2008 by Sensei Pauline Bindra.
A qualified Association Referee of karate competitions as well as an instructor of many years standing involved in the establishment and development of the network of I.S.K. dojos in existence today. Now a Senior member of the Head Instructors and Technical committee of the I.S.K. Currently the Chief Referee of the I.S.K.
Key focus is on the fundamentals of basics training with particular interest in the practice of Kata (forms), not only of the Shotokan system but also of other traditional karate systems and martial arts disciplines. Currently running both junior and adult classes on Sunday and Tuesday evenings at Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Erith.
Member of the Board of Instructors.
Majid Gharbaoui 3rd Dan
Started karate training in the 80's now a 3rd Dan senior instructor in the I.S.K. and Qualified Association Referee.
Started training in the style of Wado Ryu karate before moving on to Shotokan. Has trained in the art of Iaido (Sword) and various wooden weapons such as Tonfa, Bo, Jo and Sai.
He is head of administration in the I.S.K. and has held the position of National Treasurer in the English Karate Commission.
Currently Head Instructor at the Swanley Club on Friday and Sunday.
Member of the Board of Instructors.
Giuseppe Tomaselli 3rd Dan
Born in Catania (Italy) on the 9th January 1957, he started karate there at the age of 15 under the instruction of Sensei Giuseppe Grasso (now 8th Dan). After 3 years he obtained his 1st Kyu and he was also regional champion in individual Kumite and Kata.
He continued with martial arts during his period in the Special Forces, as a naval officer. Here he complimented it with armed and unarmed combat and the use of Sai, Nunchaku and Tonfa.
In October 1990 he joined the I.S.K. and he obtained his 3rd Dan in February 2002. He is now the Head Instructor at the Dartford (Sun)Club.
He is Chairman of the Annual Championship Organising Committee.
Member of the Board of Instructors.
Danny Bindra 3rd Dan
Started training at the age of three (had no choice) gained his black belt at the age of 12. Was a member of the All Style England Karate Team, coached by Ticky Donavan and won too many tournaments to mention! National and international.
Responsible for the development of Junior and Senior tournament squads of the I.S.K.
Head Instructor Welling Club Wednesday.
Senior Director of Blitzsport International.
Caroline Fairhurst (Florini) 3rd Dan
Started Oct 1990 at Crook Log Sport Centre, Bexleyheath, Kent.
Gained Black belt in April 1996, 2nd Dan in March 2000, and 3rd Dan in Sept 2004. Currently training as well as teaching 3 times a week.
Has won 21 trophies (12 of which are 1st place, 7 are 2nd place, and 2 are 3rd place). Won first trophy in first tournament, coming 2nd in kata April 1991 as an orange belt.! Now a Senior Instructor at the Welling Dojo (Club). Responsible for the development of the Junior and Senior ladies squads of the I.S.K.
"Karate here at the I.S.K. has given me the strength of will and character to achieve goals, which I never thought possible. It's a great way of keeping fit and healthy! "
Samantha Mansfield ( Jamison) 3rd Dan
Started Karate training in the summer of 1993 and was taught by Sensei Lee Bindra and John Glasgow at the Plumstead and Thamesmead clubs.
Achieved first Dan Black belt Oct.1996 at the age of 14. Was training 2 to 3 times a week and started competing in tournaments as a Junior and still loves competing and has won eight 1st, four 2nd and three 3rd place trophies. Passed 3rd Dan in April 2006. "This was a real milestone for me!"
"I get a lot of satisfaction in seeing children gain confidence and strength of character through karate training at the I.S.K.. I am currently a Senior Instructor at the Greenwich and Sidcup clubs."
Paul Claremont 3rd Dan
Currently the Head Instructor at the Greenwich and Sidcup Clubs. Started karate 1993 and gained his 1st Dan black belt 1996. As a Head Instructor, Paul is part of the Technical committee of the I.S.K. Has been teaching since 1996 and gained his 3rd Dan 2004. He is one of the Senior Association Referees of the I.S.K. and oversees the Judges at the National Championships.
Elida Fidler (Bindra) 3rd Dan
Eldest daughter of Sensei Lee & Pauline Bindra.
Started Karate 1983 (had no choice). Won many National Tournaments in Kata & Kumite and Finalist in the British Championships 1993.
Fitness coach to the I.S.K. Senior squads and Ladies team member.
Member of the Board of Instructors.
Lee Glasgow 2nd Dan
Started Karate in 1986.
Gained 1st Dan Black Belt 1989.
Won his first trophy in 1986.
Remains Undefeated in the Youth and Senior I.S.K. Kata and Kumite to date.
Competed on both International and National Competitions Including the English Championship in 1993.
Age 14 trained at the English Youth Academy Under Ticky Donovon.
Has now accumulated over 50 Trophies in various competitions throughout England Trains and teaches at Plumstead and Thamesmead.
Rob Slamon 2nd Dan
Started karate in 1993 and is now a 2nd Dan. Has been teaching since 1996 and runs the Welling Club on Wednesdays as the Head Instructor. Now is part of the Senior I.S.K. referees and Judges committees. And is a Senior member of the I.S.K. organising committee for the annual Championships.
Chairman of the I.S.K. Marketing and Enrollment committee.
Samantha Crouchman 2nd Dan
Gained her 1st Dan within 2 years training 4 nights a week! Loves Kata & Kumite training. Has achieved 2nd and 3rd place in the National I.S.K. tournaments. She is The Head Instructor at the Belvedere club and Assistant Instructor at Plumstead. Karate at the I.S.K. has given me confidence to deal with everyday life problems and situations that I would normally have hidden away from. I found it hard to keep fit and was tired of starving to keep control of my weight! Now I train twice a week and eat what I like!
Pat Francoise 2nd Dan
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