Ken Lyons began training at RAF Uxbridge Karate Club in 1994 when it was affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain. In 1998 Frank Hatton (SEKU 1st Dan) took over the club and affiliation changed to the Shotokan of England Karate Union. Frank was posted to Gibraltar two years later and Ken, who was then a brown belt (1st Kyu), took on the job as club instructor in order to keep the club alive. The club has since had some highs and lows but membership is now on the up and Ken's black belt is looking a little worn. Karate has become an important part of his life and the doors of Uxbridge Machi Dojo are always open to anyone who wants to learn and practice Karate.Ken manages Zanshin Press and produces the SEKU newsletters (SEKU Update and Squad News) and is always on the lookout for interest stories, the latest news about SEKU members and Martial Arts in general so be sure to keep him posted. 

By the way, there is an excellent book you can buy called the Shotokan Pocket Book available from all good book stores (e.g. Amazon.com) or of course there is a special discount price available to SEKU members who purchase the book directly from Maureen Dewey (Makoto) or from Ken Lyons.The book is a Zanshin Press product and contains  Japanese phrases, terms and names of the techniques used in Shotokan Dojos and in competitions. This is an ideal Christmas or Birthday Present for your favourite Kohai or Sempai. (I expect Sensei has already got a copy tucked inside his Gi and that's why he knows so much). The book was designed to be a comprehensive companion to Karateka of all levels so check it out.