International Shotokan Karate

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 in their ability to teach so that the ISK maintains it high standards in Shotokan Karate.

LIST OF ISK INSTRUCTORS

Pauline Laville Bindra	8th Dan
Lee Bindra	6th Dan
John Glasgow	4th Dan
Joe Edmonds	4th Dan
Majid Garbououi	3rd Dan
Giuseppe Tomaselli	3rd Dan
Danny Bindra	3rd Dan
Caroline Florini	3rd Dan
Samantha Jamison	3rd Dan
Elida Bindra	3rd Dan
Paul Clearmont	3rd Dan
Lee Glasgow	3rd Dan
Robert Slamon	2nd Dan
Samantha Crouchman	2nd Dan
Pat Françoise	2nd Dan
Tony Miller	2nd Dan
Johnny Françoise	1st Dan
Ian Bingham	1st 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 than 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 post such as National Sectary 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 to day, who now head their own associations as 4th Dan’s & 5 Dan’s 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 6th Dan chief instructor of the I.S.K.

She was the founder member of the KUGB which in the 1970 and 80’s was the largest karate organization in England. It had approx 20,000 members in its hay day.

She was the founder of Thames karate clubs, which in the late 1970’s was 10,000 members strong.

As the highest ranking female in Europe and possibly worldwide she is a legend in her own lifetime.

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 starting her Master Degree Sept. 2007.

"It is not the number of trophies or Dan’s that I have won or achieved that give’s me a sense of success, it is the strength and Discipline of my character which has been tempered thru the art of Karate and the Love of God which has help me survive and succeed in all that I do. I thank Jesus for everything that I am and achieved".

Lee Bindra 6th 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 1970’s and 1980’s.

Taught many National and International Champions and responsible for teaching the Instructors of the I.S.K. Head 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

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 Karate. But above all I thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon me and my family."

John Glasgow 4th Dan

Started karate in 1986
Gained 1st Dan black belt in 1989
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 ISK technical committee of the Head Instructors of the ISK.

Joe Edmonds 4th Dan

Began karate training in 1977 in Kyokushinkai and later joined the ISK in 1985.

Gained his 1st Dan in March 1986 under Sensei Pauline Bindra and was awarded his current 4th Dan by Sensei Lee Bindra in October 2004.

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 ISK Dojos in existence today. Now a Senior member of the Head Instructors and Technical committee of the ISK. Currently the Chief Referee of the ISK.

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 Wednesday evenings at the Erith Social (CIU) Club, James Watt Way, and on Sunday afternoons at Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Erith.

Majid Garbououi 3rd Dan

Started karate training in the 1980’s now a 3rd Dan senior instructor in the ISK 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 ISK and has held the position of National treasure in the English Karate Commission.

Currently Head Instructor at the Swanley Club on Fridays and Sunday.

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 andTtonfa.

In October 1990 he joined the I.S.K. and he obtained his 3rd Dan in February 2002. He is now a senior Instructor at the Dartford (Sun)Club’s.

Now as a Head Instructor of the ISK he is chairman of the annual championship organising committee.

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 and won too many tournaments to mention! National and international.

Responsible for the development of Junior and senior tournament squads of the ISK.

Eldest Son of Sensie Lee & Pauline Bindra.

Senior Director of Blitzsport International

Caroline Florini 3rd Dan

Started Oct 1990 at Crook Log sport Centre, Bexleyheath, Kent.

Gained my Black belt in April 1996, 2nd Dan in March 2000, and 3rd Dan in Sept 2004. I am currently training as well as teaching 3 times a week.

I have 21 trophies (12 of which are 1st place, 7 are 2nd place, and 2 are 3rd place). I won my first trophy at my 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 ISK.

"Karate here at the ISK has given me the strength of will and character to achieve goals, which I never thought possible. And it’s a great way of keeping fit and healthy! "

Samantha Jamison 3rd Dan

I started my Karate training in the summer of “93” and was taught by Sensei Lee Bindra and John Glasgow at the Plumstead and Thamesmead clubs.

I achieved my first Dan Black belt Oct.1996 at the age of 14. I was training 2 to 3 times a week and started competing in tournaments as a Junior and still love competing and have won eight 1st, four 2nd and three 3rd place trophies. I passed my 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 ISK. I am currently a Senior Instructor at the Greenwich and Sidcup Clubs. Everyone is welcomed.

Elida Bindra 3rd Dan

Paul Claremont 3rd Dan

Currently the Head Instructor at the Greenwich and Sidcup Clubs. Started karate Feb. 1993 and gained his 1st Dan black belt 1996. Now as a head Instructor is part of the Technical committee of the ISK. Has been teaching since 1996 and gained his 3rd Dan 2004. He is one of the Senior Association Referees of the ISK and oversees the Judges at the national Championships.

Lee Glasgow 3rd Dan

Started Karate in 1986
Gained 1st Dan Black Belt 1989
Won his first trophy in 1986
Remains Undefeated in the Youth and Senior ISK 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 Donavon
Have now accumulated over 50 Trophies in various competitions throughout England
Trains and teaches at Plumstead and Thamesmead

Robert 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 ISK referees and Judges committees. And is a Senior member of the ISK organising committee for the annual Championships.

Samantha Crouchman 2nd Dan

Gained her 1st Dan within 2 ½ years training 4 nights a week! Loves Kata training more than kumite has achieved 2nd and 3rd place in the National ISK tournaments. She is The Head Instructor at the Belvedere club and assistant instructor at Plumstead. “Karate at the ISK has given me confidence to deal with everyday life problems and situations that I would normally have hide away from. I found it hard to keep fit and was tied of starving to keep control my weight! Now I train twice a week and eat what I like”!

Pat Françoise 2nd Dan

Johnny Françoise 1st Dan