The hair-styling however is not compulsory :-)

Our current primary instructor is Gerard Smullen; (experience and qualification includes

• 5th Dan (Godan) Kissaki Kai Karate
• 4th Dan (Yondan) in Wado Ryu Karate (via Welsh Bushi-Kai, & Ulster Karate Federation)
• Level two coach in Martial Arts, National Coaching & Training Centre, Irish Sports Council, and National Coaching Development Programme (Irish Martial arts Commission).
• ACS Award in Sports Coaching, Sports Coach UK, Northern Ireland Sports Council
• Law Enforcement Training tutor certificate (via LETS)
• First aid and CPR certificates, including; occupational first aid, first aid skills and emergency aid, and Garda Vetting.
• 36 years training in Wado-Ryu & Kissaki Kai Karate,
• 29 years as primary club organiser/instructor,
• National Certificates in Health & Safety awareness and in Child protection
• Former Chairman of the Ulster Karate Federation
• Certificate in Reality-based Personal Protection - Knife Survival
• 18 years of Competition (Kumite)
• 2 years training in Freestyle sports competition(karate/kickboxing)
• World Karate Council, Referee 1998-1999-2000
• Senior Tatami Referee Female senior open & heavyweight Kumite Finals 1998
• Ulster Karate Council Referee to 2007
• Ulster Karate Federation referee 2006 to 2011
• WUKO Kata Judge