MEET SENSEI MATTHEW BROADHEAD
UAK FOUNDER & HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Matthew Broadhead, born and raised in the United Kingdom, has practiced Wado Ryu karate since 1998. In his 20+ year tenure, he has competed all across the globe, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Italy, Malta, Spain, Australia, United States and more.
Some of his accomplishments include:
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UWK/WUKF World Kumite Champion (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2023)
UWK England Team Kumite World Champions (2015)
WUKF Triple European Kumite Champion 2017 (Open Weight, Heavyweight, Team)
Victoria Karate League Australia: Gold Medal Kumite (2016)
Championships Cup Winner (2017)
AAU USA National Heavyweight Champion, Fort Lauderdale (2018)
British National Champion (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022)
In addition, he acted as Head of Martial Arts at Camp Walden in New York from 2013 - 2015, coaching hundreds of students.
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Matthew has a BSc from Buckinghamshire New University in Sports Science and Coaching. His hands-on experience in different cultures, teaching students of ranging ability levels over the past 20 years, is something he hopes to use to help you on your martial arts journey - no matter your experience level.
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SENSEI BROADHEAD'S GLOBAL KARATE HIGHLIGHT REEL
Get an insight into what you can expect at karate competitions in this video. This reel contains footage from competitions around the world.