1st DanShodanBlack Belt
Elizabeth Hanna
Daigaku Karate Kai London
Shodan · 1st Dan· Black Belt
Elizabeth Hanna
When her dojo closed down during the first lockdown, Elizabeth joined DKK as classes were being held online. The commitment and dedication to continue training as best they could, to teach and develop regardless of the circumstances, was what kept her coming back. She ultimately joined the club as a fully paid-up full-time member, badging in in 2022.
Training since
2020
Years training
6+
Current grade
1st Dan
Journey
2020
Joined DKK, training online through lockdown
2022
Badged In
2025
Shodan-Ho
2026
Shodan at Summer Camp
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“Karate has genuinely changed my life for the better. Beyond the physical skills and the resilience it teaches you, DKK provides a group of like-minded people who accept, welcome, challenge and support me in equal measure. It's a tough club with high standards but I wouldn't have it any other way.”
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