LKA is run by Craig Johnston.

Born in Glasgow and having travelled with his family for many years, living in places such as the middle east, Craig settled in London in 2002. 

Awarded yudansha by Sensei Osaka Yoshiharu (JKA Vice Chief Instructor / Technical Director). 

Craig had also previously attained his black belt under Sensei Michael Randell MBE in traditional Shotokan before retraining with the JKA (Japan Karate Association) and attaining black belt and coaching licence.

Having started Shotokan training back in 1988, Craig originally trained under Sensei Dave Hazard and Sensei Mick Dewey with SEKU (South England Karate Union).

Craig has also studied further skills in Bo (Staff/Stick) techniques, Self defence and sitting/kneeling defences. Taking part in demonstrations and courses in each skill. 

Fully Enhanced DBS checked, Safe Guarding Children qualified (CPD Level 2), first Aid trained & fully insured training in Shotokan since the age of 9, Craig holds two separate black belts, a JKA Karate Coaching Certificate. As well as holding a Sports Junior Leadership Certificate, Craig takes a keen interest in health development as a whole including aspects such as nutrition and meditation.

'As I started my karate training at junior school, I have experience in what is required of a karate student from a young age through to adult. This helps me to teach junior and adult students and pass on the skills required to grow into a technically advanced mature karateka.'