Chief instructor
Renshinkan Great Britain is led by Chief Instructor Julia Turley Shihan (nanadan, 7th degree black belt). She has dedicated her life to teaching traditional karate, which is enshrined by the ancient principles of Budo practice: compassion, courage, honour, humility, loyalty, sincerity and rectitude.
She has delivered 40+ years of teaching excellence after leaving her successful career in local government to better champion the confidence and character of children in her community.
Julia Shihan runs classes for children, teenages and adults across the Mid Sussex region of the South of England. She established the school in 1985.
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LINEAGE
Matt Mode Sensei (sandan, 3rd degree black belt) has been a practicing member of the school for over twenty years. He has visited Japan as part of school tours and competitions on multiple occasions.
Matt has two daughters who have both recently achieved their shodan (1st degree black belt). He is kind, grounded and hard working. He has dedicated his practice to supporting the school both in the UK and on tour.
instructor at Great walstead school dojo
Graham Shuck Sensei (sandan, 3rd degree black belt) has also been a practicing member of the school for many years. Graham has supported the school on tours of Japan and for countless tournaments, gradings and seminars here in the UK.
Graham has a son and daughter who are also senior members of the black belt body, and as a family they are a valuable part of our community, delivering hard work and good fun in equal measure.