YUSHIKAI - Key Persons
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 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 was appointed 'Assistant Coach' to the JKA England National Team in September 2020 and Deputy Head of JKA England in January 2023.