Full-Time Shotokan Instructor
Glenn Riley is a dedicated full-time instructor and the owner of three dojos in Leeds. His journey in Shotokan Karate began in 1985 at the age of 15. With 39 years of experience, Glenn has trained under some of the most respected and accomplished karate instructors globally.
Driven by a passion for continuous learning, Glenn has had the privilege of training with esteemed instructors, including:
- Norman Robinson (8th Dan JKS)
- Antonio Seba (8th Dan)
- Keith Gullen (7th Dan JKS)
- Bob Rhodes (8th Dan KUGB)
- Dave Hazard (7th Dan ASK)
- Frank Brennan (7th Dan KUGB)
- Gary Harford (7th Dan KUGB)
- Aiden Trimble (7th Dan FSK)
- Jeff Westgarth (7th Dan ASK)
- Richard Amos (7th Dan WTKO)
- Randy Williams (6th Dan KUGB)
- Alan Campbell (6th Dan JKS)
- Paul Giannandrea (6th Dan JKS)
- Scott Langley (6th Dan WTKO)
- Matt Price (6th Dan JKS)
Glenn has also trained with several distinguished Japanese instructors, including:
- Sensei Enoeda (9th Dan JKA)
- Sensei Kato (9th Dan IJKA)
- Sensei Kagawa (8th Dan JKS)
- Sensei Yamaguchi (7th Dan JKS)
- Sensei Kanayama (7th Dan JKS)
- Sensei Kitagawa (6th Dan JKS)
- Sensei Nagaki (5th Dan JKS)
Glenn was a dedicated student of Bob Rhodes (7th Dan) and the late Randy Williams (6th Dan). A skilled competitor in both kata and kumite, he earned the title of British Champion by winning the Karate England National Championships in 2009.
In August 2011, Glenn took the significant step of opening his own dojo, starting with just five students. Over the years, Akashi Shotokan Karate Club has grown to become one of the largest clubs in West Yorkshire, now boasting over 200 members. Glenn remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of karate for both his students and himself.
Most Memorable Achievements
- Achieving Sandan under Sensei Enoeda
- Achieving Godan under Sensei Kagawa
Most Inspiring Instructors
Glenn credits his inspiration to Senseis Kato, Kagawa, Yamaguchi, Langley, and Nagaki.
