Meet our instructors and trustees

At Anshin for Life in Barnsley, our dedicated coaching team brings decades of martial arts mastery, community passion, and genuine care to every class.  Whether you are stepping onto the tatami for the very first time or returning after years away, we welcome you with open arms into our karate family.

Sensei Graham Summerfield

6th Dan Chief Instructor and Founder

With over 30 years of martial arts experience, Sensei Graham founded Anshin for Life to build a supportive community where anyone can thrive. He believes every student has the right to learn directly from experienced mentors, instilling core values of respect, discipline, and politeness while making training both rewarding and accessible.

He is a L3 Personal Trainer, Qualified Nutritionist and has a "day job" teaching English and Maths in Further Education

Sensei Mark Allen

5th Dan Instructor and Club Trustee

Sensei Mark Allen, a 5th Dan instructor and trustee, works passionately to guide the vision and community mission of Anshin for Life.  He champions our outreach projects across Barnsley, creating safe, encouraging spaces where neighbours can connect, build fitness, and look out for one another.

Sensei Michael Baker

4th Dan Instructor and European Masters Kumite Champion

Alongside being a dedicated trustee, Sensei Michael Baker is the current European Masters Kumite Champion.  Michael brings world-class competition pedigree and infectious enthusiasm into the dojo, ensuring every session is dynamic, fun, and empowering for students of all ages and abilities.

Chris Crookes

Trustee

Chris brings a wealth of expertise to the Trustee team with experience in grants searching, procurement and external funding.  Chris is a great competitor and is an asset to Anshin For Life

Our junior instructors

Our junior instructors are an essential part of the Anshin for Life family. Each brings extensive competition and coaching experience, providing patient, enthusiastic guidance that helps our youngest students build confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of karate.

Daisy Revitt

Junior Instructor & Youth Kumite Competitor

Daisy holds the rank of 2nd Dan and focuses on introducing  karate to early learners with high energy and patience.

Henry Atkin

Junior Instructor and Youth Kumite Competitor

Henry has wisdom and experience beyond his years.  He has and still is competing at European and World level.  He brings this to teaching the younger students in all aspects of karate

Kameron Baker

Junior Instructor and Youth Kumite Competitor

Kameron is a National and International Tournament competitor who mentors beginners in balance, core discipline, and coordination.

Sophie Dowding

Junior Instructor and Youth Competitor

Sophie holds the rank of 2nd Dan and is a seasoned competitor, her strengths are her enthusiasm, teaching style and patience with the little ones

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Keela Evans

Junior instructor and youth kumite competitor

Keela competes at all levels and is an exceptional fighter who often has to compete against older competitors, she is a good coach who brings the best out in people

"If you are new to the art or starting again after a long lay-off, please be reassured that we treat everyone with the same respect and enthusiasm. We guarantee you will enjoy the sessions and leave with increased knowledge—after all, we are one large karate family."

Sensei Graham Summerfield, Founder of Anshin for Life