Paul Hacker
Chief Instructor
7th Dan
The people behind Nishikan
Meet the Nishikan team.
Nishikan is shaped by instructors who share a commitment to clear teaching, strong standards, appropriate challenge and karate that remains useful over time.
One system. Shared standards.
Different experience. One clear direction.
Our instructors work from a connected Nishikan framework for teaching, progression and assessment. Every member of the team contributes their own experience while keeping the student experience clear, structured and supportive.
Nishikan leadership
Leading the direction of the system.
Brett Jacobs
Deputy Chief Instructor
6th Dan
Steve Mortley
Deputy Chief Instructor
5th Dan
Senior Instructor Team
Experience that helps set the standard.
Pat Gawler
Senior Instructor
5th Dan
Marie Goorun
Senior Instructor
4th Dan
Terry Ferguson
Senior Instructor
4th Dan
Kevin Fone
Senior Instructor
4th Dan
Vicky Moore
Senior Instructor
3rd Dan
Assistant Instructor Team
Supporting students at every stage.
Sharon Wilmot
Assistant Instructor
2nd Dan
Elly Adams
Assistant Instructor
2nd Dan
Ellen Moore
Assistant Instructor
2nd Dan
Bessie Mitchell
Assistant Instructor
1st Dan
Tanya McAuley
Assistant Instructor
1st Dan
Marcus Hindley
Assistant Instructor
1st Dan
Frederick Horgan
Assistant Instructor
1st Dan
Tom Crockford
Assistant Instructor
3rd Kyu
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