“The only martial art I ever wanted to do”
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The Karate
Albert, raised in North London, has been practicing karate for over 8 years and instructing for 5.
His interest in karate was kindled early on, where the only thing that could drag him indoors were his childhood heroes Chuck Norris, Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee exhibiting their fighting skills on TV.
At the King’s Freshers’ Fair, he therefore made a beeline for the karate stand;
“I couldn’t wait to find the Karate Club amongst the hundreds of societies, it was the only martial arts club I ever wanted to do since I can remember.”
He began training the very next day and has never looked back.
“I was absolutely drawn in and impressed by David’s ability to effortlessly assert his dominance over his partners in a way that was fluid and enviable.”
Though he has also taught at the University of London and the Royal Academy of music, King’s College London is Albert’s favourite haunt. “I feel drawn to it, it was my second home.”
He enjoys encouraging students to “think outside the box” in fighting situations and endeavours to combat any sense of being ‘too small’ or ‘too weak’.
He has a competitive streak and has accompanied David to a number of tournaments including BUCS as squad coach.
Outside the Dojo
Albert studied Computer Science at Kings and currently works for a large IT company, selling contracts within the government sector
Why Kings
Kings Karate Club moves with the times.
"We would fail our students if they were not able to defend against a modern day hook punch or headlock.”
The club offers training in knife defence and has also introduced a new karate inspired fitness program, K-FIT.
The group is a multicultural society and everyone is friendly and supportive of one another. Regular socials overflow with banter banter banter, often fuelled by London’s finest gin.
Albert, raised in North London, has been practicing karate for over 8 years and instructing for 5.
His interest in karate was kindled early on, where the only thing that could drag him indoors were his childhood heroes Chuck Norris, Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee exhibiting their fighting skills on TV.
At the King’s Freshers’ Fair, he therefore made a beeline for the karate stand;
“I couldn’t wait to find the Karate Club amongst the hundreds of societies, it was the only martial arts club I ever wanted to do since I can remember.”
He began training the very next day and has never looked back.
“I was absolutely drawn in and impressed by David’s ability to effortlessly assert his dominance over his partners in a way that was fluid and enviable.”
Though he has also taught at the University of London and the Royal Academy of music, King’s College London is Albert’s favourite haunt. “I feel drawn to it, it was my second home.”
He enjoys encouraging students to “think outside the box” in fighting situations and endeavours to combat any sense of being ‘too small’ or ‘too weak’.
He has a competitive streak and has accompanied David to a number of tournaments including BUCS as squad coach.
Outside the Dojo
Albert studied Computer Science at Kings and currently works for a large IT company, selling contracts within the government sector
Why Kings
Kings Karate Club moves with the times.
"We would fail our students if they were not able to defend against a modern day hook punch or headlock.”
The club offers training in knife defence and has also introduced a new karate inspired fitness program, K-FIT.
The group is a multicultural society and everyone is friendly and supportive of one another. Regular socials overflow with banter banter banter, often fuelled by London’s finest gin.