SENIOR INSTRUCTOR John Glasgow (5th Dan black belt) Founder of the SSK. Began karate training in 1986. Gained 1st Dan black belt in 1989 and was awarded 5th Dan in November 2008 by Sensei Pauline. For more information about Sensei Pauline, click here ASSISTANT SENIOR INSTRUCTOR Sam Crouchman (4th Dan black belt) Started karate at 10 but had to give up due to illness. Re-started in her mid thirties with her children and reached 1st Dan in 2 ½ years. Been teaching for 14 years and a head instructor since 2006. Runs the Falconwood dojo on Monday and Tuesday nights. Qualified first aid instructor and makes sure that all the SSK instructors have valid first aid training. She is also the welfare officer for the SSK. Achieved 4th Dan in April 2017. CLUB INSTRUCTORS Sue Glasgow (2nd Dan black belt) Gained 2nd Dan black belt in September 2019 Elle Glasgow (2nd Dan black belt) Gained 1st Dan black belt in September 2018. Gained 2nd Dan black belt in February 2022. Ozgur Roberts (2nd Dan black belt) Gained 1st Dan black belt in June 2017. Gained 2nd Dan black belt in February 2022.