This is a list of Dan Grades who are training with DKC at March 2010. Most of them have graded with DKC and hold a Club Dan Grade Most of these help out in the classes but it is not compulsory they do it to put something back in to the club. The list is not in any particular order . DKC have produced lots more who have gone their own way on achieving 1st Dan | This list is updated every month. Last update 1st JUNE 2010 |
| ner Chief Instructor Trevor Seddon 4th Dan Suppose I should find a more upto date Picture Basically im Older . fatter.......balder hm dont think ill bother. Due to pressure Here is an uptodate picture Enhanced CRB .Qualified Coach and Assesor (from the Old Governing Body EKGB) Started Karate in 1990 because my son Mark was doing it and I got hooked.Hes far better than me but doesnt train at the moment.Not planned just happened. I have been training for 20 years next year we must have a party? | 
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Julie Evans 3rd Dan Enhanced CRB Our Senior Grade Lady Stared 12 years ago with son Peter(who is also a Black Belt) He has been spotted at a couple of clubs lately Assists in several classes every week. Julie has been training for approx 12 years. |  |
Andy Banks 3rd Dan 30 plus years of training in his own right and has trained with the Japanese masters Hates kids but deep down would do anything for anyone for a LARGE fee. At the end of November Andy goes for major surgery WE all wish him a speedy recovery and hope that he returns to training soon. Andy Called in Jan 2010 recovering well and hopes to be back training later in the year Andy is now back Training |  |
| Marc Davidson 3rd Dan Marc is a qualified Undertaker and has trained in several Martial Arts He is a family man and again brings the kids to karate. His partner is a 1st kyu in her own right and hopefully will return next year. Marc has been training for over 10 years. When we can get him in the club he loves Pad work and sparring Hes BACK LOL | 
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Warren Thompson 2nd Dan Warren is a university Lecturer and an Enviromental Consultant. In the past he has studied Tai Chi. Warren is also an accomplished musician in Extreme Metal Music!!!!!! His son Jack also trains and his Daughter Jasmine I heard a whisper might be coming back.............. |  |
Maureen Coyne 2nd Dan Maureen is an engineer with a large local company. She started her training in the north in Shoto-kai and we corrupted her to Wado when she came to the area. Maureen has been training for 20 years. She wont admit to any other hobbies apart from Karate. Her particular Interest is sparring she just loves kicking the guys LOL | |
Kal Vaikla 1st Dan Wado Ryu 2nd Dan Aikido Kal is a 2nd Dan in Aikido and has been training for 35 years. He has two sons who also train with us. And now Feb 09 His daughter has started too. |  |
Rob Draper 1st Dan. Enhanced CRB Rob has trained in Iaido(the art of the Sword) His other interest include Ice Hockey. He works as a Tutor/Bookkeeper | |
James Harper 1st Dan Jamesis a student at Friesland 6th Form. He is studying Maths - Music - Biology among others. His hobby is playing the Piano. | |
Adrian Dutton 1st dan Adrian is an IT consultant who i happen to know likes sporty cars. Having said that Im sure I saw him in a 4 x4. A family man who came back from a really bad knee operation to take his Dan Grade It could have ended a lot of people`s karate life. One of our longest serving members |  |
Nigel Daykin 1st Dan Nigel has trained previously in Judo and Tai Chi which he feels helps him to understand and practice Karate. | 
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and son Michael Daykin 1st Dan. Another One of our Father/Son combinations. Michael is a keen drummer and is taking a grading in Drumming at this time |  |
Daniel Riddings 2nd Dan Daniel is a student at West Park Spondon. Football is his interest after Karate. |  |
Ryan Holmes 2nd Dan Ryan is a student at Derby Grammer where he is taking A levels in the 6th form He is taking History - R/S- Economics and geography. He also finds time to play Rugby at a very high level where he plays for the Three Counties NLD among others. |  |
Andy Palmer 1st Dan Andy is a Kitchen fitter by trade and works for a large manufacturer of kitchens all over the country troubleshooting for them. | |
John Bishop 2nd Dan A retired gentleman.Shortly going to live in warmer parts. August 2009 John has moved to Crete now and is setling in nicely (grrrrrrrrrr) We promoted John to 2nd Dan to take with him to Crete I hope the belt got there safely | 
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Graham Hill 1st Dan A chartered accountant who currently works as a management consultant for a firm in Manchester. Other interests include jogging and fitness training. Has a 6 year old daughter, Ella, who takes up the rest of his time. | 
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| Ben Smith A student at Derby College Graded 06/06/2009 |  |
Jon Knutton An apprentice at Rolls Royce |  |
The Hyde Family Jonathan is a Management Consultant who likes Mountain Biking and playing the drums as well as Karate. Lydia and Robert both are students at Woodlands School Allestree. Lydia lists Art and Design as her interestsand she also plays the Piano. Robert is a games machine addict who also plays Violin and Drums. | 
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Anthony Humphrey-Lewis Tony is a service manager in IT for a very large International Company. He has been training in various Martial Arts from quite an early age.He started in Judo and Shotokan before joining DKC. |  |
Harry Kingscott An Ecclesbourne Student His Interests include singing |  |
Ross Johnson His Interests include Football He has beaten his Brother. |  |
| Wayne Newey A Student at Derby College Art and English are his interests apart from winding me up which he is quite good at. |  |
Room for a few more in 2010 ???? June 2010 saw the return of two senior Dan grades Returning from serious Illness we welcome back Ant Flynn. We also welcome back Kay Donnelly who has been working on Projects for RR and now having passed her driving test has returned to training. Good to see them both back at DKC. | |