Sensei Kevin Langford, yondan
Chief Instructor & Chief Examiner
Sensei Kevin Langford first started karate in December 1997, aged 32, where he joined the International Association of Shotokan Karate (IASK)
Sensei Langford was taught by the Chief Instructor of the IASK, Nicholas B Adamou, currently 8th Dan, who was one of the 'Seven Samurai' of Grandmaster Kanazawa, 10th Dan
In April 1999, Sensei Langford entered his last major competition and came 1st place in both Kata and Kumite.
In October 1999, as a 1st Kyu, Sensei Langford attended a course in Windsor and had the great opportunity to train with and meet the world-famous Grandmaster Kanazawa
Sensei Kevin Langford first received his shodan in March 2000, which he passed with flying colours...and a broken toe which he received a week before his grading!
His nidan was awarded to him in March 2002 and sandan in March 2006
He received his English Karate Governing Body (EKGB) instructors qualification in March 2005, along with his IASK instructors qualification - level 2 and has since also been awarded with a MASA (Martial Arts Standards Agency) coaching award.
Sensei Langford was a judge in both the IASK Championships in November 2007 and the W.L.I.C competition, with the late Sensei Chris Bond in July 2008.
He attended the final fareware course, hosted by Sensei Kanazawa in Watford in 2010.. a fantastic day, enjoyed by hundreds of karate-ka from all around the world. and even made the front row!
Sensei Langford was awarded his yondan (4th dan) on Tuesday 15th March 2011 by Sensei M Randall, MBE. His certificate was officially handed to him at the annual SHOTO dinner and dance on Saturday 11th June 2011 where 30 of our club members and families also attended to see this great achievement.
He still trains with Sensei Randall, 9th Dan in North London and continues to try to get the very best out of the students he is instructing... trying to pass down what he has been taught by a list of prestigious instructors, including Sensei Randall and Grandmaster Kanazawa.
Sensei Vicki Langford, Sandan
Senior Instructor & Senior Examiner
Sensei Vicki Langford first started karate in November 2001, aged 22, where she joined the International Association of Shotokan Karate (IASK) Sensei Langford was taught by the Chief Instructor of the IASK, Nicholas B. Adamou, currently 8th Dan, who was one of the 'seven samurai' of Grandmaster Kanazawa, 10th Dan.
Sensei Langford was awarded her shodan (1st dan black belt in October 2003, after only training for 23 months with Sensei Adamou - a great achievement!
She received her English Karate Governing Body (EKGB) Instructors Qualification in March 2005, along with an IASK Instructors qualification - level 2 and has since also been awarded with a Martial Arts Standards Agency (MASA) Coaching award. Sensei Langford is also first aid trained.
Sensei Langford took a break from the rigorous training with Sensei Adamou between 2005 and 2007 to start a family, although, she was still training her own students within this time. Upon returning to train with Sensei Adamou in 2007, Sensei Langford was awarded her Nidan (2nd Dan black belt) in December 2007. Her Sandan was achieved in July 2011.
She was a judge in both the IASK Championships in November 2007 and the W.L.I.C Competition, alongside the late Sensei Chris Bond in July 2008.
Sensei Langford the final fareware course, hosted by Sensei Kanazawa in Watford in 2010.. a fantastic day, enjoyed by hundreds of karate-ka from all around the world. and even made the front row!
Sensei Vicki Langford still trains with Sensei Michael Randall, MBE (9th Dan) and continues to try to get the best out of the students she is instructing...trying to pass down what she has learned so far
Sensei Jon Brister, Int. Black Belt
Instructor - Bedford & Milton Keynes Clubs
Jon joined the National Academy of Shotokan Karate in late 2009. Jon is fully insured, CRB checked and MASA approved. Jon received his Classic Coaching Levels 1 & 2 qualifications in October 2009 and jointly heads the dojos in Bedford and Milton Keynes. He is currently working hard towards achieving his shodan (1st dan) black belt
Sensei Genny Brister, Int. Black Belt
Instructor- Bedford and Milton Keynes Clubs
Genny joined the National Academy of Shotokan Karate in late 2009. Genny is fully insured, CRB checked and MASA approved. Genny received her Classic Coaching Levels 1 & 2 qualifications in October 2009 and jointly heads the dojos in Bedord and Milton Keynes. She is currently working hard towards achieving her shodan (1st dan) black belt
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