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Our Instructors

 

A true Karate instructor can guide you on a transformative journey—helping you develop new skills, master techniques, and achieve your athletic goals. Our dedicated Senseis are eager to support you in building strength, confidence, and overall wellness. Whether you're seeking self-defense training or a path to improved fitness, you've come to the right place.

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Chief Sensei Roger Fabri

Chief Sensei Roger Fabri


Meet Chief Sensei Roger Fabri, a dedicated martial artist who began his journey in 1985 under the guidance of Sensei Roy Tomlin, 5th Dan, at Lewisham SKC. As the first in the Fabri family to embrace karate, he achieved his Shodan on the same day as his daughter in 1990. Over the years, Sensei Roger has garnered numerous national and regional titles in both Kata and Kumite, and he has trained with esteemed masters, including Sensei Enoeda, 9th Dan, and Sensei Ohta, 7th Dan. In 1999, he founded Beckenham SKC, where he has been teaching and nurturing the next generation of karatekas, helping the club thrive and grow.

Chief Sensei Clare Fabri

Welcome to the world of Chief Sensei Clare Fabri! With a rich history in martial arts, Sensei Clare began her journey at just 5 years old, training under the guidance of Sensei Roy Tomlin, alongside her father, Roger Fabri. She proudly became the youngest female black belt in South London at the age of 9 and has since excelled in numerous competitions, earning accolades in both kata and kumite. With over 37 years of dedicated training, firstly at Lewisham  SKC and then training and teaching at Beckenham SKC, alongside her father and daughter. She continues to inspire and develop future martial artists and recently achieved her Nidan in 2023 and her International D Licence Instructor and Referee certification in 2024.

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Sensei Anya Fabri

Meet Sensei Anya Fabri, a dedicated karateka who has been training since 2017 under the guidance of her grandfather, Sensei Roger Fabri, at Beckenham SKC. She is the third generation of the Fabri family to achieve her Shodan, which she passed in December 2021. Sensei Anya has a remarkable track record, having won numerous national and world tournament medals. She is not only an accomplished competitor but also the youngest member of the teaching staff at Beckenham SKC, where she shares her passion for karate. Anya's favourite aspect of karate is Kumite, and she actively trains and competes. Her biggest achievement was joining the JKA England Squad in 2023. In 2024, competing for England, Anya had her international debut at the Hungarian open & achieved Bronze medals in both Kata and Kumite at the ISKF World Championship.

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