Sifu / Guro Rebecca Kane (Owner)

Rebecca Kane Kane Academy Huddersfield "2010 Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee for outstanding achievment"

  • 5th Degree Black Belt Graded by Hanshi Bernard Witcher 10th Degree Black Belt and Grand Master · 

  • 4th Degree Black Belt, Uk Representative and Coach with WASKO Kickboxing organisation.
  • Chief Instructor for Eskrima Kali Arnis with the British Kenpo Society.
  • She holds Black Belts in Traditional Karate and Freestyle Karate · 
  • 5x world champion 10x British Champion and 2x European Champion in full contact fighting and forms.

 “…..Hi, I assume that the reason you are looking at the site is because you are interested in starting some form of physical and mental activity. I have always played an active role in sports from a very young age and have participated in the martial arts for over 15 years. I personally believe that activity in sports has helped me to achieve academically as well as physically. I just completed a Ba (Hons) degree in English and History at University. Whilst in my second and third (final) years of my degree I participated in three martial arts world championships and two Irish Dance world Championships, not to mention other national events. It is my goal to help as many people in life as possible through the practice of martial arts. There are so many ways in which you can achieve within the sport and they are not just competitive and belt success….” Rebecca Kane Chief instructor

For over 15 years, Rebecca has had the honour and privilege of training with many instructors in various arts. The determination that she has shown in all of her classes has been well recognised and encouraged by her instructors and coaches. It is this focus and devotion to her skills that have taken her around the world several times to compete in major competitions including European and even world championships. The same level of enthusiasm and devotion continues to shine through as she passes on her knowledge to others who have joined her in the Kane Academy. With her own unique style and incorporation of the multiple arts she has trained in, not only does her Practical Kombat system allow students to experience a range of skills whilst mastering their chosen art, it also teaches them, as the name suggests, practical skills in order to protect themselves in today’s society. Everything that she does is done with great confidence which is also evident in her students as they practice the skills she is passing down to them. 

 

Katherine Westwood

(Zumba and Dance teacher)

Dance classes and zumba classes in huddersfield at kane academy lockwood

I was a secondary school teacher until the birth of my daughter. I've always danced and over the years I've learned many styles of dance and loved them all; Ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, streetdance, freestyle, ballroom, Latin american and tap.

 

I've taught dance as part of my secondary school teaching and i was a dance instructor on a summer camp in America. I've also been choreographer, producer of sound and lighting and assistant director for several school productions. I also teach at several other venues accross the town.

 

Chris Furness

(Karate instructor and Drumming instructor)

Drumming instruction in huddersfield at kane academy lockwood

Chris has studied shotokan karate since the age of 6. He started along with his father and brother all three are dan grades in shotokan. Chris wanted to further his knowledge in the martial arts by training with Rebecca in the indigenous filipino art forms.

Chris is the head coach for karate at the academy.

He has competed in mixed martial arts at semi pro level against a norwegian fighter with much more ring experience. Chris aims to also compete in ring kickboxing in the future.

Chris is also available to teach drumming and has been in rock bands since the age of 14. One record was even played on Radio 1. He is currently gigging around the north west and is more than happy for students to attend gigs and show support.

 

 

Interested? Contact us

t: 01484-544-448

m: 07732-801-847

e: info@kaneacademy.com