From: Sensei JIM REECE (4th Dan Shotokan Karate, 3rd Dan Okinawan Kobudo) Principal Instructor – Kaizen Martial Arts Academy, Leeds. Executive Director TradKA UK

If you are reading this I would recommend contacting Irfan Ansari to talk about the wide range of programmes he offers and to take advantage of a lesson with him. You will not be disappointed.

In my quest to meet and train with excellent martial artists I was fortunate enough to meet Sensei Irfan Ansari of The DOJO Karate Centre in Rochdale. I remember when we first met how committed he seemed to ensuring quality in his martial arts.

On visiting The DOJO Karate Centre I had the opportunity to witness his karate teaching methods and approach to training first hand. I’m glad I did. The energy and enthusiasm he instilled in the class was a pleasure to behold. He kept his students interested by working with them on a wide range of techniques. More importantly, he coached his students, and from an observer’s point of view, had a grasp of each individual’s development needs.

When Irfan trained in Okinawan Kobudo at my Dojo he strived for perfection. He would not move on to learning a new technique until he had mastered the previous. His approach to learning was such that the ‘adage’ when the student is ready, the teacher appears’ was very relevant.

What also struck me about Irfan was that he accepted that as a newcomer in this martial art that he would be required to wear the badge of a newcomer ie a white belt. He did this without hesitation and took his place in the line accordingly. This action alone by a person, who is very senior in his own martial art, clearly reflects his deep understanding of the ethos of martial arts. Obviously with his strive for perfection and his approach to training Irfan progressed through his grading examinations with apparent ease.

I would recommend contacting Irfan Ansari to talk about the wide range of programmes he offers and to take advantage of a lesson with him. You will not be disappointed.

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If The DOJO Karate Centre is a pebble dropped into the waters of social harmony within our community, and the well being of its individuals: the people who are touched by the ripples and benefit from their positive effect, owe their good fortune to Sensei Irfan Ansari.

Sensei Irfan Ansari provides inspiration and motivation for students from all sections of the community, from the age of five upwards, including mature adults. To provide and deliver a program that engages a range of people so wide and diverse, in an inclusive and safe learning environment, takes incredible hard work; dedication; genuine care and respect for his students coupled with remarkable teaching and mentoring skills.

The classes are at various times, offering the students the flexibility to choose a lesson that best meets their needs. Each class is tailored to help the student to reach their next goal (rank progression). Students are also given the opportunity to attend seminars at important stages of their learning. The class atmosphere is appropriate to the lesson or event at the time. My son and I have put in some serious hard work and also had great fun at The DOJO Karate Centre. The good news is, you feel good after both. There are also great social events.

There is always something new on the horizon at The DOJO (students are currently learning about pressure points). I will put forward eight years of uninterrupted membership and attendance as evidence to that, the rewards have been substantial, both in terms of personal development and parental pride. I would recommend the club without hesitation to anyone, for I know of no other club or organization that benefits such a wide section of the community in such a positive way.

Alan Rhodes - 1st Dan INSTRUCTOR

The scope and depth of the syllabus at The DOJO Karate Centre is a testament to Sensei Ansari’s dedication to continually develop his own Martial Arts knowledge to allow him to pass this on to his students. Since starting to train with him I have watched the syllabus expand from the provision of Karate tuition but also to include weapons such as Escrima, Bo, Nunchaku, Sword, knife, Grappling, Self-defence, Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing etc. These are all signs of his pioneering approach to develop each member by sharing his substantial knowledge with his students. Knoweledge that most instructors in the area severely lack.