Chief Master Nathan Marsh has been training in the martial arts for more than 40 years, starting in Hung Gar Kung Fu in his teens. He then took up Wado Ryu in the early 90s. During his Martial Arts career he has trained with some of the finest martial artists in the country in multiple styles.

 

He was fortunately chosen to represent his country for many years competing in points and kumite competitions around the world. After numerous home and European titles he won the 2001 WKO World heavyweight title in Kumite (Full Contact Karate).

 

For the last 20 years Chief Master Marsh has dedicated his time sharing his martial arts knowledge with thousands of families and expanding Karate Leadership UK across the whole of Kent.

Master Marsh started her martial arts career in 1994, studying Wado Ryu karate. She founded Karate Leadership UK with her husband, teaching classes and running the front of house for the dojo.

 

Later Master Marsh started a small Ladies Only Kickboxing class, teaching a fitness based class to ladies who might not have taken up martial arts. It was a huge success and she has been instrumental in encouraging hundreds of ladies to not only improve their fitness but to achieve the converted grade of blackbelts. 

Sensei Marsh has been training in martial arts for over 16 years, starting when he was just four years old. He has grown up in the Dojo, both training and developing his teaching skills and now regularly teaches classes and after school clubs.

 

He has a keen interest in XMA and is passionate about teaching other students the art of XMA.

Miss Gibbons has been training with Karate Leadership for many years. As well as her martial arts training she is also a trained actress. She is one of our longest serving instructors who teaches all programs from Little Ninjas, after-school clubs, Kickstart, Families, Leadership, Advanced and Ladies Only Kickboxing classes.

 

She is also a valuable member of the CIT team. Miss Gibbons has competed in many inter association competitions and has won numerous trophies for her weapons katas specialising in nunchucks.

Master Margetts has been training with Karate Leadership UK for many years in both Wado Ryu and aikido as a family with her husband and son.

 

An experienced and enthusiastic teacher, she teaches our karate and Ladies Only Kickboxing programmes. She is also the Safeguarding Officer for Karate Leadership UK.