4TH DAN // CO-FOUNDER & HEAD COACH // LEVEL 3 COACH

Adam began his training with Karate Union of Great Britain, over 25 years ago, grading under Sensei Yoshinobu Ohta.

Moving from strength to strength, he has accumulated a volume of top training from Senseis from all over the world. He draws inspiration from everyone he learns from. He’s essentially a karate sponge!

His high standard for his own development has absolutely aided his coaching practices and competition performances, making him a highly experienced, technical and esteemed karate coach who gets outstanding results, for himself, and his students.

With over 15 years of competition experience , he has earned a number of medals in both Kata and Kumite, highlighting his all-round skills in karate. His highlights from 2025 include winning Silver at Irish International Open (WKF), and Bronze at JKS European Championships - the first year of winning not one, but two, international titles.

Adam believes every karate student has the potential for greatness and he has a very special ability of helping his students achieve just that.

2ND DAN // CO-FOUNDER & CEO // LEVEL 2 COACH

Kathryn began training in 2019, starting her journey with the Karate Union of Great Britain, grading under Sensei Frank Brennan.

Just like a duck takes to water, Kathryn was destined for the karate world, and she has continued to excel in her rate of learning.

Kathryn’s main role at Shobu Kai is leading the strategic operations and growth of the organisation. Her qualifications and business experience has guided us from being a wee start-up in a local leisure centre to what we are today, in a very short space of time.

In the dojo, Kathryn’s coaching style brings drive, belief and momentum, helping students push beyond perceived limits. She lives for that moment where it all falls into place, and has become known as an inspirational force that helps students perform at their absolute peak.

Leading by example is Kathryn motto, and she has proven it time and time again by her own competition accolades. Some of Kathryn’s 2025 highlights include: Irish International Open Kata Champion (WKF); JKS European Kumite Champion; British Championships Kata Vice-Champion and Scottish Kata Champion.