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Sharon Healey 4th Dan
I started karate in the Autumn of 1994 at the tender age of 23 with Chojinkai Chief Instructor Doug James 8th Dan. I trained under Mark Holding 6th Dan who quickly entered me into the competition side of karate (kumite) where I obtained many successful results both nationally and internationally over a 6 year period. My main reason for taking up karate was to gain confidence – I was painfully shy and could see the benefits from my Sister who had taken up the martial art. I thoroughly enjoy helping others and started teaching when I obtained Blue Belt. I attained 1st Dan Black Belt in September 2000. In the same year, I was selected to train with the England squad in Dagenham by 9 times world champion Wayne Otto OBE and went on to win Silver in the English Nationals which was one better than the previous year!
I took a break to raise my family and concentrate on my career for quite a number of years and returned as an Assistant Instructor at the new Appleby club in March 2013.
I am married to Matthew and have two children, Reece and Kyran. Reece also trains with me and for the same reason I started karate – confidence is no longer an issue for him! For me karate is a way of life where I can constantly grow and achieve my goals whilst helping others to do the same. Under the guidance and watchful eye of Sensei Mark Holding, I am looking forward to the future with Mitsuru Karate.
I took a break to raise my family and concentrate on my career for quite a number of years and returned as an Assistant Instructor at the new Appleby club in March 2013.
I am married to Matthew and have two children, Reece and Kyran. Reece also trains with me and for the same reason I started karate – confidence is no longer an issue for him! For me karate is a way of life where I can constantly grow and achieve my goals whilst helping others to do the same. Under the guidance and watchful eye of Sensei Mark Holding, I am looking forward to the future with Mitsuru Karate.
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