About Us
SJK Shotokan Karate was established in Enfield in 1978 by martial arts husband and wife team, David and Lilian Alleyn (Unfortunately Shihan David 7th Dan passed away in 2019 & Sensei Lilian 4th Dan passed away in 2013). They both taught the martial art of Shotokan karate and self defence all over England and the UK for well over 30 years and were both professional Martial Arts teachers. Many martial arts clubs in UK and abroad are now run by their old students.
David, Lilian their son Brian and daughter Christine graded and studied Shotokan Karate and Self Defence under the top Shotokan Japanese Martial Arts Masters: Kanazawa Sensei,(Probably the best karate master R.I.P.) Asano Sensei, Enoeda Sensei, Kato Sensei, Kawasoe Sensei, Kase Sensei, Ohta Sensei and K. Funakoshi, Sensei..
There is training for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students at BPSJK run by their daughter Sensei Christine.
(Shihan David was the Enfield/North London SJK Karate Chief Instructor – 7th Dan Master of Karate (Teacher of Teachers) He was a Qualified Referee and held Dip. Sports Psychology from Newcastle College. Shihan David also held a Black belt in Ju Jitsu ,Lilian was a 4th Dan Shotokan Karate Sensei (Teacher) but both have now sadly passed away).
Shihan Christine 6th Dan has combined SJK Karate and Black Panther Karate to make BPSJK. She is the Chief Instructor. She teaches in the style of her parents and still upholds the values of Traditional Shotokan Karate.
Christine Alleyn 6th Dan Shotokan Karate Sensei
Sensei Christine daughter of David & Lilian started karate with her parents at the age of 9 yrs. Christine also graded and studied Shotokan Karate and Self Defence under the top Shotokan Japanese Martial Arts Masters: Kanazawa Sensei, (Probably the best karate master alive today) Asano Sensei, Enoeda Sensei, Kato Sensei, Kawasoe Sensei, Kase Sensei, Ohta Sensei and K. Funakoshi, Sensei. Having gained her black belt as a teenager Christine taught for SJK until she had her own family. She then went on to open her own sister club BPK. Christine Sensei is a 6th Dan and runs BPSJK
Debbie Alleyn is the daughter to Sensei Christine and granddaughter to Sensei David and Lilian, Debbie has trained at Sensei Christine’s club for many years and achieved her 2nd Dan and hopes to take her 3rd Dan in the near future. She teaches full time at BPSJK.
Zina…who teaches at our Enfield branch has been part of the SJK team for many years & is a great Instructor with an up to date DBS and is fully Insured.
Nick is another great long term student who was taught karate by SJK and is a 1st Dan Black Belt, he also helps teach at our Enfield branch.
BPSJK / SJK KARATE
Congratulations Cheetesh on passing your Shodan! First time .
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Congratulations to our Newest Shodan (Black Belt ). Cheetesh passed with flying colours in our last grading but only received the great news on Wednesday .
BPSJK / SJK KARATE Have A Proven Track Record Of Nurturing Students Who Have Excelled In Various Fields, Including Higher Education.Our Teachers Have Several Years Of Experience And Treat Our Students Like Family. Christine, With 48 Years Of Dedication To Shotokan Karate, Is A 6th Dan Shihan.