Charles Gidley sensei, 8th Dan, started karate training in karate in 1963, becoming an active and founding member of the Karate Union of Great Britain under Enoeda sensei, where he stayed for 22 years.

During his 47 years in karate, he has trained with some of the most senior Japanese instructors in the world and holds grades from the WKF, the JKA and the JSKA, the latter as a member of their Shihankai

As an instructor he has produced World, European and National Champions with some of his students as members of the KUGB squad. He is renowned both at home and abroad as an instructor’s instructor with an indepth understanding of all aspects of Shotokan but especially kata bunkai.

Sensei Gidley is the JSKI Technical Director and is a founding member and fellow of the International Shotokan‐ryu Karate‐do Shihankai (ISKS). He holds a shogo (title) Kyoshi, for his efforts and input in the style of Shotokan karate and is a member of the ISKS Executive Council and holds the office of ISKS Technical Director.

With over 38 years training, George Carruthers sensei, 7th Dan began karate in 1972 with the Karate Union of Scotland under the auspices of Enoeda sensei. He remained with the Japan Karate Association while in South Africa and on his return (KUS/ESKA) until 1980 when he moved to the Middle East.

He has trained with the some of the most senior Japanese and western instructors to include, Enoeda, Kase, Shirai, Abe, Sumi, Kawazoe, the Geyers and Stan Schmidt.

He has travelled extensively and taught in many countries around the world and is known for his ‘no nonsense‘ approach to karate and karate jutsu. A former member of the JSKA Shihankai, he holds grades from the JKA, JSKA and WKF.

Carruthers sensei is a founding member and fellow of the International Shotokan‐ryu Karate‐do Shihankai (ISKS) who awarded him the shogo (title) Kyoshi, for his efforts and input in the style of Shotokan karate He is a member of the ISKS Executive Council and holds the office of ISKS Chairman.