Coaches
Coaches
Profile of AKA Instructors and Coaches
Steve Goodhand
AKA Founder and Chief Instructor
Steve Goodhand
Steve has been teaching martial arts for over 20 years. Every year he hosts the South Coast Applied Karate Competition down in Bournemouth.
Louis Dereboy
AKA North Instructor
Louis Dereboy
Louis is the head instructor of AKA North, K1 fighter and Kata specialist. He is currently working on his Sandan grade.
Steve Leggett
Technical Instructor
Steve Leggett
Sensei Steve Leggett (5th Dan) has over 30 years experience in Shotokan Karate. He often visits AKA to guide the instructors in traditional karate.
Matthew Beardon
Technical Instructor
Matthew Beardon
Sensei Matthew Beardon (4th Dan) has over 35 years experience in Karate. He often visits AKA to guide the instructors in applied karate.
