Our instructors

Dedicated and accomplished karate coach with four decades of experience in traditional and sport karate. Proven record of developing athletes from grassroots to world-class level. Renowned for mentoring national and international champions, promoting karate through community-based initiatives and fostering discipline, technical excellence and mental resilience. Skilled in designing structured training programmes for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Sensei Scott Nicholls has been dedicated to the practice of Wado Ryu Karate since beginning his martial arts journey in July 1986. Demonstrating exceptional discipline and commitment, he earned his 1st Dan Black Belt in September 1989 and has since advanced to the rank of 4th Dan Black Belt, building a distinguished career as an international competitor, coach, and official. In his early karate days, Sensei Nicholls trained and competed alongside Sensei Anthoni Everitt, laying a strong foundation for a lifetime in the sport.

Sensei Jade's experience in Karate began at the age of 5. Her love of kumite (competition fighting) helped her to establish herself and gain selection onto the England National Karate Team from 2006–2008. Sensei Jade has been coached by many of Great Britain's elite karate ka and coaches — Sensei Ticky Donavan (OBE), Sensei Wayne Otto (OBE), Sensei Willie Thomas, Sensei Molly Samuels, Sensei Tyrone Whyte and Sensei Ian Cole. Sensei Jade has won numerous medals at both English and British International Championships .

Claire Buss returned to karate in her 40s with her two young children, including her autistic son. Having trained previously in her 20s, coming back to training had always been her goal, and the family-friendly atmosphere at Forza Karate was immediately welcoming. Muscle memory kicked in, and the other karateka in the dojo were always willing to demonstrate and explain. Forza Karate not only offered traditional Wado-Ryu karate but also opened up Claire's eyes to the world of Sport Karate and, more importantly, the Veteran Category! Being able to challenge herself in the dojo and on the tatami has only made Claire's love of karate grow, and now she can pass that passion on to a younger generation through assisting with training and encouraging students to challenge themselves. Karate has been immensely beneficial for her son, helping with confidence, body & spatial awareness, balance and fitness as well as being a place of acceptance and friendship. As a SEND parent, Claire is able to bring that extra level of understanding and awareness to the Para athletes that want to compete in her role as Para Head Coach. To any parent thinking about joining in with their kids or even just doing it for themselves, Claire would always say "Go For It!"

Kobe Yogarajah is one of England's leading young sport karate athletes, competing in WKF Kumite and representing England at the highest levels of international competition.