SKK Dojo & Instructors

Dorian's interest in karate began as far back as 1968, after his brother, Adrian, began training and regaled stories of this mysterious fighting art. Proper training began at the inception of the Shotokan Karate International (GB) in 1974, an ardent follower of Asano Hanshi's spirit-based karate. A former European Team kata champion and England International squad member, Asano Hanshi awarded him the Wilkinson Sword of Honour for services to SKIGB in 1997 and graded him to 7th Dan in 2012. In recognition of his ongoing study, dedication and teaching of the history, principles and philosophy of Karate do, he was awarded 8th Dan in 2021.

Dorian is also influenced by the teachings of Onaga Yoshimitsu, Kaicho, founder of the Shinjinbukan dojo Naha, Okinawa. Elements of Onaga No Ti are integrated into sensei Dorian's teaching method.

Following a lengthy study of Hanshi Pat McCarthy's Koryu Uchinadi, Dorian became a member of the IRKRS. He was appointed Director of the Shotokan Karate Do Kenkyujo in 2011.

Sensei Andy began training in 1980 in Worthing. He and Peter King joined the new East Worthing Shotokan Karate International (SKI) dojo in 1981.

A popular kata and kumite competitor over four decades, he has an excellent record. Asano Hanshi awarded him the Wilkinson Sword of Honour for services to SKIGB in 2008. He was awarded 7th Dan in 2021 for his dedication to the study of basic and advanced principles, concepts and theory of karate do.

Sensei Andy has studied Shorin ryu, Goju ryu, Onaga no Ti and kobudo, attending classes in dojo across Naha, Okinawa from 2015. In June 2026, whilst training in Okinawa, he was awarded 6th Dan Goju ryu and 6th Dan Kobudo by Tetsuhiro Hokama Hanshi, Okinawa Goju Ryu Kenshi Kai Karate do Kobudo Association. He is Chief Instructor of SKK France and directs the SKK kobudo training program.

After an initial start in 1978, Garen began training consistently in 1985 under Sensei Brian Whitehouse.

In 1987 he attended the Go Soku-Ryu International Karate Association HQ in Glendale, California, USA. Training 6 days a week, he gained 3rd kyu under Soke Takayuki Kubota before returning to the UK a year later.

Sensei Garen joined the SKK Yudansha Kai in 2015. A dedicated karateka and talented teacher, he is noted for his exceptional control during the execution of kata. He is currently ranked 5th Dan.

Peter began training at sensei Dickie Wu's famous Stratford Karate Kai in 1979 whilst studying at University of East London.

On moving back to Worthing he joined the East Worthing SKI karate club and began training under Tony O'Hanlon.

Sensei Peter, a former National team kumite champion, is another long-time student of Asano Hanshi. He is noted for his extensive knowledge of karate techniques.

Just do the right thing. The rest doesn't matter.Peter King's philosophy

Roy's journey began in New Zealand, where he began his training in 1983 with the Chidokan.

Back in the UK he joined the KUGB under Charles Naylor and graded to shodan under sensei Shirai WKI. Eventually he joined the SKI with sensei Chris Roach at Basildon SKI and graded to Nidan in 2005, and then Sandan in 2010 with the legendary Asano Hanshi.

He has been a member of the SKK Yudansha Kai since 2004. Roy had a hiatus of some years where he honed his skills as a WUKF and WKF referee, gaining a great deal of recognition for his work both nationally and internationally. In 2025 he was appointed SKK Chief Referee.

Brian began his journey in 1978 with the SKI at Gosport dojo with sensei Richard Langdale. He graded to 3rd Kyu in 1981 before taking a break, returning in 2004. Brian graded to Shodan in 2006. He became a seasoned competitor in kata and kumite and a regular on SKI courses. In 2011 he joined the SKK Yudansha kai.

He progressed through the ranks, grading to 3rd Dan in 2015 — in that year he made his first trip to Naha, Okinawa. He returned to Okinawa in 2019 as a full SKK member and later that year graded to Yondan.

Brian has a critical eye and has assisted on almost all SKK regional training and grading events, where his technical knowledge of kata and kumite were recognised. This led to his appointment as SKK Technical Officer in 2022.

Graham brings 50 years of fighting arts experience to the Kenkyujo, broadening the diversity of combat exposure whilst still maintaining his core Shotokan strengths.

He started Shotokan Karate at school aged 16 and graded under the legendary Keinosuke Enoeda, chief instructor of the KUGB. Graham graded 1st to 5th Dan under Asano (SKI) and 6th Dan under Dorian Fretwell (SKK). Currently utilising his BJJA expertise he is responsible for teaching ground work techniques to SKK members. In addition he also teaches Tai Chi classes to maximise opportunities for members to develop stress reduction, relaxation and breathing techniques.

Tai Chi provides tools for improved mental focus in the effectiveness of karate applications, and also promotes better lifestyle coping strategies.

David has lived in the UK since 1997 and has always held an interest in martial arts, training in wing chun and various weapons. He joined the SKK in 2022.

David is a dedicated personal student of Shihan Dorian Fretwell and quickly became a regular at Honbu dojo. His rapid progress in both Shotokan and Kobudo is due to his own hard work and diligence.

On his return to Portugal, David has agreed to represent SKK interest in Portugal.

Sensei Clint began his journey in 1983 in Trinidad under Sensei Neville R Mason, the founder and leader of the Shotokan Karate International Federation of T&T (SKIFTT). He graded under Okazaki and Dozono sensei before leaving for England, where he joined up with sensei Dorian Fretwell and the Bank of England SKIGB group. He successfully graded to third Dan with Asano Hanshi.

At its formation he joined the SKKIF UK group and became Kancho Kanazawa's guide around the SKKIF dojo on his UK visits. He graded to 5th Dan with Kancho before joining the SKK.

Sensei Clint ran a number of successful dojo in private schools. He became well known for working alongside SEND children with some success. He graded to 6th Dan with the Shotokan Karate Do Kenkyujo under sensei Dorian Fretwell before returning to represent the interest of the SKK in Trinidad and Tobago.