My name is Nick Harvey. I am 32 years old and started training with Sensei Paul Elliot in 1995. I obtained my NIDAN (2nd Dan) in November 2001.

My reasons for starting karate were twofold. Firstly, my flatmate at the time was training for his 1st Dan with Sensei Paul and secondly, my best mate since childhood and I were injured in an attack by a gang of youths
with a rather long machete.

I train twice a week when I can, but am restricted somewhat because I am an Airline Pilot with BA and so work unsociable hours - which means I am often away from home for up to 5 days at a time. Our club has classes most days so that makes life alot easier for me, so much so that I insist on travelling from South-West London to train at Horsham!

I enjoy being a member of Horsham Karate Club because we have a high standard of karate, while remaining a very friendly club. I even talked my girlfriend into joining and she is now a brown belt.

Karate offers three things in my view. It teaches you great respect, keeps you fit and gives you self confidence.

I highly recommend our club to any perspective newcomer.

Sensei Nick Harvey 2nd Dan
Horsham Karate Club

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