Steven Moore

Director / Chief Instructor 6th Dan

Qualifications:

Association Head / Chief Instructor
BSc (Hons) Sports Science
Enhanced DBS Checked (Registered GOV.UK Update Service)
NSPCC Basic Awareness in Child Protection
UK Coaching - Safeguarding Children & Young People Renewal: Working with Parents & Carers in Sport 2024
UK Coaching - Concussion Awareness for Coaches 2024
UK Coaching - Inclusive Activity Programme 2024
UK Coaching - Duty to Care 2024
UK Coaching - Sudden Cardiac Arrest 2026
UK Coaching - Breaking Down Barriers - Tackling Racism in Physical Activity & Sport 2026
Uk Coaching - Data Protection in sport and and physical activity 2026
UK Coaching - Mental Health awareness for Sport and Physical Activity 2026
St John Ambulance - Basic Sports First Aid Course (6hr In-Person) - April 2026
Member of UK Coaching

Dan Grades Qualifications
All Dan grades are registered in Japan, with JKF Wadokai

Biography:

Steve is married to Selina and they have three children Jamie, Lyle and Lana.

Steve is a Director with over 30+ years teaching experience and over 45 years of martial arts training. Having been in the fitness industry for many years with a background of teaching aerobics, step aerobics, weight training, and gym instruction. Steve trained at the famous Temple karate centre in Birmingham in the 80's under Toru Takimazawa 6th Dan, continuing training with Roger Vickerman and Fred Rose. Steve has trained privately under the guidance of Mr Sakagami 8th Dan for the past 21 years in Wado Karate. Steve is a Shodan in Kobujutsu an ancient Okinawan Weapons System, training for 20 years studying the weapons of Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Kamma and Tekko.

Hobbies:
Reading, cycling, drumming and gardening.

Teaching Duties & Responsibilities:
Coaching Assessor for all Instructors
Chief instructor - Technical development of all Instructors / Students
KYU Grade / DAN Grade (up to 4th Dan) Examiner
Black belt Coach / Mentor
Wado Kai England (WKE) - Kata Coach (Now retired 2023)
Kombat Federation England kata Coach (Performance Director)

International Coaching Duties:

Japanese Karate Federation Wadokai World Cup, Tokyo Japan 2005
Japanese Karate Federation Wadokai World Cup, Tokyo Japan 2015
Wadokai All Nations Championships, (World Cup) England 2018
FEW European Championships England 2005, 2006,
Sweden 2007, Romania 2008, England 2014,
Hungary 2015, Belgium 2016, Italy 2017,
Ireland 2018, Hungary 2019, Macedonia 2022, Belgium 2023, Reykjavic International Games 2025.

Sporting/Endurance Challenges Completed:

2005 London Marathon Walsall Manor Hospital £1500
2005 Florida Half Marathon
2005 Land End to John O'Groats Cycle Challenge 10.5 days Mencap £1811
2016 1 Day Cycle challenge Lichfield to Manchester 170 miles in 11.5 hours Brain Tumour Research £1595
2017 3 Peaks Challenge in 23 hours 54 mins War Child £3786
2018 1 Day 100 mile Cycle Challenge Lichfield to Nantwich Raise awareness of Brain Tumour Research
2018 2 Day Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge 140 miles Help for Heroes £1257
2019 Cycled 100 miles to Nantwich and back, to raise awareness and funds for Brain tumour Research £600
2019 Velo 100 Mile Ride Birmingham

Relevant Work Experience:
Steve worked for five years in further education as a part time lecturer at Cannock College teaching combined Science at First & National Diploma level.
He served one year as Vice Chairman of Wadokai England Karate Do.

"We have worked hard studying, mentoring and teaching children, young and older adults with all different strengths and abilities. Our focus, throughout all of the clubs, has always been to preserve the style of Wado, teaching all the traditional elements of karate. However, we realise there are other sporting requirements needed within karate for those aiming for success at competition and we have proved this with the outstanding accumulation of results in both kumite and kata at National and International level.
We know, what we provide is valuable...we are extremely proud of what we have achieved!" Steve Moore