Sensei David Hughes
Black Belt 2nd Dan

 

David fist attained his Shodan (Black Belt 1st Dan) in Shotokan karate in 1992 under the late Sensei Enoeda and has since trained with many of the top Japanese and British Senseis.

He began his training at Cocks Moors Woods dojo under Sensei Ronnie Christopher in 1987, and took his kyu gradings under Sensei Frank Brennan. In 1991, David was selected for the Cocks Moors Woods Kumite squad for which he was a member for 7 years and in that time won several team trophies in competitions.

He began to teach karate under the watchful eye of Sensei Ronnie Christopher at all of the Ruach Karate Clubs and in April 2001 opened the Ruach Karate Club in Stratford upon Avon, which quickly built up to approximately 40 active members. The clubs has a wide variety of members from all walks of life with ages ranging from 5 and upwards including parents and their children.

 

David's Motivation for Karate
"It doesn't matter what sort of day I've had,when I arrive at the dojo, put on my Gi and start training, the normal pressures of life disappear into oblivion. I find Karate to be an excellent way of obtaining balance. It's not just the physical benefits that I find appealing it is the realisation that even after 17 years, I can still learn more about karate and more importantly about myself."

 

Your Karate Training with Sensei David Hughes
"Whenever you attend Karate, I want you to be able to feel free to discuss any concerns about your training with myself or my fellow instructors who are always delighted to help you. At the beginning of your training you will be taught how to move in a karate way. Basic punches, blocks and kicks will be mixed with some pad work and technique related games to ensure you enjoyment and safety. Kata or prearranged sequences of basic movements will be introduced as well as controlled Kumite. Over time, you will progress onto more elaborate techniques encompassing multiple combinations of these attacks and defences. Safety in the dojo is of paramount importance and is regularly discussed in class. It all sounds a bit serious but believe me there is a lot of fun along the way."

 

"The club motto, if we had one, would be "The carrot over the stick" because in my experience you get more response by encouragement than by constant criticism. Your lessons with me consist of all aspects of karate designed to give you a wider understanding of the style as well as the obvious physical and mental benefits of Karate such as self confidence, self esteem and self awareness. In addition to these essential attributes you will almost certainly develop many new friendships along the way."

 

 

 

 

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