SENSEI IAN LEONARD | GKR Karate

SENSEI

IAN LEONARD

Regional Manager - Reading & Slough, United Kingdom

Having trained in the martial arts for over 13 years, Sensei Ian has a wealth of knowledge and is an integral part of GKR Karate’s leadership team.

As a Regional Manager, Sensei Ian is responsible for overseeing the karate tuition for all GKR Karate students and instructors in the Reading and Slough areas.

This involves conducting monthly gradings and regular karate seminars for students, as well as ongoing specialised training for his large team of instructors.

Sensei Ian is the Tournament Director for junior and adult tournaments which operate in his region and oversees the qualification process and ongoing training of all tournament Officials, Judges and Referees.

As a Level 5 IGKF Accredited Judge and Referee, Sensei Ian travels throughout the United Kingdom and internationally to attend National and World Championship tournaments as a competitor, coach and referee.

GKR Qualifications

2nd Degree Black Belt
IGKF Certified Regional Manager
IGKF Certified Senior Instructor
Accredited First-Aid Trainer
Accredited Trainer of IGKF Instructors
Level 5 Accredited IGKF Tournament Judge and Referee

GKR Karate training locations in Reading & Slough, Region 37 :

Basingstoke – Bramley – Caversham – Charvil – Crowthorne – Didcot – Haybrook – Langley – Maidenhead Furze Platt – Maidenhead Courthouse – Maidenhead Larchfield – Marlow Redgrave – Newbury – Reading Prime – Slough – Southcote – Thatcham – Upton – Wokingham – Woodcote

To contact SENSEI IAN LEONARD, please fill out the form below or call: 07852 292 255

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GKR Karate Club Info

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Executive Committee

Robert Sullivan Gavin Samin Anthony Ryan Bob McCracken

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Zone Directors

Alex Pereda Antonie de Bruin Ashley Fleming Brett Vanderwiel Daniel Freer Jason Knight Karl Hughes Leke Prenga Luke Carruthers Mark Case Peter Durrant Ryan Marvin

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Regional Managers AUS

Alex Pereda NSW Alex Plummer QLD Allan Davies NSW Andrew Howell QLD Antony Martin VIC Ashley Fleming NSW Brett Vanderwiel VIC Charmaine Agius NSW Cherie Fenlon NSW Clint Mares NSW David Mogford ACT Dee Lancaster NSW Edde Nio SA Gary Luxton QLD Grant West WA Ian Cade NSW Jacob Horne TAS James Gray SA Jan Lopez NSW Jason Knight VIC Jenna Sinclair WA Kelvin Trembath QLD Luke Carruthers VIC Mark Case QLD Mark Lendrum NSW Peter Durrant NSW Ray Bettridge QLD Steve Shaw VIC Tabatha Ingle WA

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Regional Managers NZ

Cassius Brown Hamilton Antonie de Bruin Auckland Hayden Gwynne Auckland Jessica Patterson Christchurch Neil Boddington Wellington

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Regional Managers UK

Ali Douieb London Andrew Hawley Wolverhampton Asmat Nadiry Guildford Carol Collis Stoke on Trent Daniel Eastman Gloucestershire Daniel Freer Northampton David Kay Manchester David Kay Machester & Wales Debbie Leonard Hampshire Emma Smith-French London Emma Smith-French Essex & Suffolk Emma Young Newcastle Ian Leonard Reading James Gabbitas West Yorkshire John Daniels East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Karl Hughes Derby Kyle Tolliday Hertfordshire Leke Prenga London Lewin Tuckwell Kent Mark Woods Bristol Michael Davison Middlesbrough Neil Pedley Dudley Nik Jones Leicester Ryan Marvin Birmingham Stacey Cooper Coventry Yvonne Smith Sheffield

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Why GKR Karate?

GKR creates the right environment for our members to train in. Although we promote self defence and fitness, our style also fosters positive values, confidence, discipline, focus and well being. GKR teaches you not only how to punch and kick, it teaches you to be a better person.

We encourage students of all ages, from all walks of life to join our club and be part of the supportive ‘family’ that is GKR Karate.

Self Defence

Synonymous with martial arts, self defence and inner self confidence are one of the key takeaways from regular training. From the age of 5 GKR teaches basic self defence and extraction moves, continuing right through to our senior grades.
Weight Loss

Karate is a great way to lose or maintain a healthy weight, with most classes consisting of aerobic, stretching and toning activities. For those who may not have exercised in some time, GKR provides a supportive environment where students can train at their own pace and physical ability. Our classes are a mixture of men, women and children of all ages.
Focus

Many parents are keen to see their children develop greater focus and discipline through their martial arts training, and GKR’s classes provide the perfect environment. Instructors teach in a respectful and supportive atmosphere through karate inspired games, activities and drills.

Family

GKR promotes a family environment, encouraging kids, parents and relatives to all train in the same class. Staying a few karate grades behind your children, will encourage them to continue a regular training program.
Respect

As a traditional Japanese martial arts, karate promotes respect to our instructors, our club, each other and most importantly ourselves. This is a key part of your learnings as a student of GKR karate.
Friendships

Although karate is considered a solo sport, it is still the foundation for many life long friendships. Classes include games and partner work where children and adults alike take the opportunity to learn about and bond with their fellow class mates.

Have a question or require further information? Contact us today.