3rd DanSandanTeaching Grade
Catherine Sandwell
Daigaku Karate Kai London
Sandan · 3rd Dan· Teaching Grade
Catherine Sandwell
Catherine began karate at age 12 in Shotokan, earning her first black belt at 18. After discovering DKK in her final year at university she attended the 2011 Summer School, later returning to London.
Training since
2011
Years training
15+
Current grade
3rd Dan
Journey
2011
Joined DKK
2015
Shodan-Ho
2016
Shodan
2019
30 Man Kumite & Nidan
2026
Sandan
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