Please enjoy reading the testimonials from current and ex-students. Children will have their identity protected. Adults not wishing full identification will also receive the same courtesy. Please see the relevant archives for the full testimonials.
“I have been training in Karate for nearly 20 years. I started in 2006 at the age of 18.
As someone who is Autistic, we (persons with ASD) have things that could be seen as ‘obsessions’ or ‘interests’, something that we are immersed in and need to know everything about.“
Mark Silvester, Shodan. Webmaster and Compliance Officer.
See May 2025 archive for the full testimonial.
“Both of my children have become more confident since starting their (karate) lessons, and when there have been issues with a drop in confidence for any reason, karate has helped build it back up.”
Zoe. Mother of 2, Shidokan Dojo, Lenham, Kent.
See May 2025 archive for full testimonial.
“My younger son, who previous struggled to focus for extended periods, has notably enhanced his ability to concentrate.”
Dave. Father of 2, Shidokan Dojo, Lenham, Kent.
See May 2025 archive for the full testimonial.
“I have been training in Karate for nearly 20 years. I started in 2006 at the age of 18.
As someone who is Autistic, we (persons with ASD) have things that could be seen as ‘obsessions’ or ‘interests’, something that we are immersed in and need to know everything about.“
Lin Gummer. Alumni, Seikukan Dojo, Ashford, Kent.
See May 2025 archive for the full testimonial.
“Karate has given me the ability to have pure dedication and the ability to do anything I set my mind to. Karate has given me the ability to have pure dedication and the ability to do anything I set my mind to.”
“It has given me the ability to succeed in my career where tenacity is a must, in my personal life with relationships and also my own personal challenges.”
Jack Collier, Shodan, Shidokan Dojo, Lenham, Kent.
See May 2025 archive for the full testimonial.
“Karate has completely changed the way I see the world—and the way I see myself.
Have you ever wanted to get into better shape? Or be part of a community that is kind, respectful, and fun? Karate is an incredible martial art that is perfect for anyone, no matter your background or experience.”
Jamie C (Location and details withheld due to age).
See May 2025 archives for the full testimonial.
“I miss my training. I need a hip replacement, so I hobble about. I consider our Dojo to be, have/been a Neurodiverse Dojo. I miss everyone particularly you and Steven Edwards. I used to love training and fighting him”
Toby James, Alumni, Seikukan Dojo, Ashford, Kent.
“I was interested and had to try once I saw and felt the energy from the group training. I enjoyed the details on the first lesson so much, I had to keep training. My interest has always been to learn about karate and to try my best with my training. I feel that after 28 years of training, my interest in karate is still growing. “
Carl Gigg, Godan, Shidokan Dojo, Lenham, Kent.
See May 2025 archives for the full testimonial.