YUSHIKAI - Key Persons


Dave Paulus

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF
  • INSTRUCTOR
Dave Paulus is a certified karate instructor with over thirty years of dedicated training and teaching experience. Highly skilled and passionate about karate, Dave holds a 5th Dan Black Belt with the Japan Karate Association, as well as JKA International Qualifications;

ROB LIGGINS

Rob is a karate enthusiast who only came to the sport as an adult after retiring from other activities. He earned his black belt at 48, overcoming challenges of balancing training with a full-time job, frequent travel and family life. Beyond karate, Rob still loves to be cycling or snowboarding, continuously striving to stay active and adventurous.

Sensei Dave

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Coach
Sensei Dave was appointed 'Assistant Coach' to the JKA England National Team in September 2020 and Deputy Head of JKA England in January 2023.