Our Team
Meet our dedicated team of experienced instructors and young leaders
OUR CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Sensei Masao Kawasoe
This training took the form of six days each week, three hours a day for four years. During this time, he was spotted by the Japan Karate Association and invited to take the full-time JKA instructors course under Sensei Nakayama. He successfully completed this over the next three years. Upon graduating as an international JKA instructor, Sensei Nakayama said of him:
Through his mastery of karate basics he has come to reach a level few achieve, his technique inspires all who see it to strive for the ideals of Shotokan Karate.
High honour indeed from the head of the JKA. He then taught in Taiwan and Madagascar before coming to Britain in 1974. His dedication to tradition, quality and manners is universally acknowledged, with few able to perform the physical demands he makes of himself. He has a world-wide following of senior students who have been with him and followed tradition by developing and teaching excellent Shotokan Karate. Long may this continue and, in his own words:
Through his mastery of karate basics he has come to reach a level few achieve, his technique inspires all who see it to strive for the ideals of Shotokan Karate.— Sensei Kawasoe
For the full suite of Sensei Kawasoe kata videos, please visit our Gradings Information page, available through the quick links below.
Sensei Kawasoe You Tube 1Sensei Kawasoe You Tube 2
Sensei Kawasoe You Tube 3
Sensei Kawasoe Performing Heian and Sentai Kata
Brothock Senior Instructor
Billy Wales
Senior Instructor
JKA 6th Dan | Brothock Founder
He is a long-standing senior student of Sensei Kawasoe, having trained with him hundreds of times over the years. In 1985, he founded Brothock Shotokan Karate Club, which has served Arbroath, Forfar, and the wider Angus area for over four decades.
He currently holds the rank of 6th Dan (JKA) and maintains formal registration with JKA Headquarters, allowing continued training and development at the highest level.
Instructors
Deborah Black
Instructor
JKA Nidan (2nd Dan)
Deborah began her karate journey in the mid-1990s, progressing to JKA Nidan (2nd Dan). A qualified SKGB Level 2 Coach and
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Chris Grewar
Instructor
JKA Sandan (3rd Dan)
With 19 years of combined training experience, Chris serves as Club Treasurer and coach, believing that Kihon, Kata and
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Hamish Grewar
Instructor
JKA Sandan (3rd Dan)
Training for 13 years with a focus on practical application, Hamish values understanding what works and why, with
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Caroline Swankie
Instructor
JKA Shodan (1st Dan)
A dedicated instructor committed to supporting students of all ages and abilities in their karate journey.
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Colin Wilkie
Instructor
JKA Nidan (2nd Dan)
Colin began his karate journey in 2019 to support his son, developing into a dedicated instructor with a focus on
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Young Leaders
Lucy Bunch
JKA Shodan (1st Dan)
A passionate young leader demonstrating dedication to training and a natural ability to guide younger students.
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Archie Cargill
JKA Shodan (1st Dan)
Started as a Tiger Cub at age 5, Archie exemplifies the Brothock development pathway with his motto "Always give 100%"
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Cairn Mackay
JKA Nidan (2nd Dan)
Cairn began karate at the age of 8, developing a strong passion for discipline and self-improvement.
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Jake Malcolm
JKA Nidan (2nd Dan)
An enthusiastic young leader showing great promise in both his own development and helping others progress.
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Lily McPherson
JKA Shodan (1st Dan)
A dedicated young leader committed to excellence and supporting fellow students in their karate development.
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Skye McPherson
JKA Shodan (1st Dan)
A focused young leader showing strong potential in both technical skill and mentoring abilities.
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Flynn Mitchell
JKA Shodan (1st Dan)
A committed young leader working hard to develop leadership skills and support the club community.
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Lucy Petrie
JKA Nidan (2nd Dan)
A determined young leader committed to continuous improvement and helping others succeed.
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Lily Souter
JKA Nidan (2nd Dan)
A dedicated young leader committed to excellence and supporting fellow students in their karate development.
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Arran Wilkie
JKA Nidan (2nd Dan)
Arran began his karate journey in 2019, training alongside his dad after previously trying kickboxing. He was drawn to learning a new style and embracing the culture of traditional karate.
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Become a Young Leader
Our Young Leaders program offers an opportunity for advanced students to develop teaching skills and leadership qualities
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