Name:

Dave Woodcock (Chief Instructor)

Grade:

Nidan (2nd Dan)

Background:

Dave has been practising karate since 1978 and established his dojo in 1991after reaching

shodan (1st Dan). Representing The Budokwai, West Drayton and Putney SKC Dave has won 4

gold medals, 2 silver and one bronze for kumite and kata in regional championships. Dave

acheived nidan (2nd dan) in 1993 and continues to inspire his students to succeed in acheiving

black belt. A fully qualified JKA instructor, Dave holds an English Karate Governing Body (EKGB)

coaching qualification, personal indemnity insurance and full Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

clearance

Name:

Mike Dignam

Grade:

Shodan (1st Dan)

Background:

Initially studied Wado Ryu as a junior under Sensei Chris Thompson 7th Dan. After a break

during school studies Mike switched to Shotokan and trained at the legendary Marshall Street

Dojo with Sensei Enoeda. After a further break for career commitments training resumed, this

time at the South London SKC with Sensei Martin Dobson 3rd Dan where he still trains and

coaches. Mike also trains at The Oasis and Budokwai with Sensei Ohta 6th Dan and attends

official JKA courses throughout the UK. Mike recently attended the Kan Geiko at the Sohonbu

Dojo (JKA headquarters) in Tokyo, Japan for 10 days of intensive training.

Mike has been a member of the Putney SKC for 2 years and holds an English Karate Governing

Body (EKGB) coaching qualification, personal indemnity insurance and full Criminal Records

Bureau (CRB) clearance

Name:

Grade:

2nd Dan

Background: