Sempai Varada Khot
Sempai Varada Khot - nidan (2nd Dan) Assistant Instructor
I started training karate in New Zealand at the age of 12 and since then it has been a big part of my life and growth as a person. After a few years of intermittent training during university and work, I received my Shodan in 2017. Karate for me is a lifelong physical, mental and spiritual journey, on which I’m always learning new things! In 2018 I started teaching the beginners’ karate class and absolutely love seeing so many wonderful students grow as individuals. I am always thinking up new ways to challenge (torture) students!
Outside of karate, I am currently pursuing a Ph.D in environmental microbiology (mostly researching viruses). I love hiking, backpacking and all things science (yes, very nerdy)
Facts about me
- I have 3 nationalities – can you guess which?
- Also trained in the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam!
- I love veggie gardening
- My guilty pleasure is reading ‘whodunnit’ detective fictions
Sensei Phillip Baker
"During my 30 years of training I have explored other disciplines and organizations but my love and passion lies with Shotokan Karate"
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Sensei Nancy Berreth
"My diverse experiences training in other Shotokan associations have honed my skill-set to pass along my knowledge to our students."
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Sempai Steve Brown
"I am passionate about my karate and get a great sense of satisfaction at watching the growth of the students throughout their training."
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Sempai Natasha Landra
"I’m passionate about many athletic endeavours, but I enjoy Traditional Shotokan Karate the most"
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Sempai Mike Tremblay
"I’m proud of how far so many of our long standing students have come, exceeding not only our expectations but, more importantly, their own."
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Sempai Radu Tecuceanu
"I’m a Romanian-Canadian with over 10 years karate experience in both countries"
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Sempai Varada Khot
"Karate for me is a lifelong physical, mental and spiritual journey, on which I’m always learning new things!"
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Sempai Kyle Cannon
"It’s amazing to be a part of something that leaves you continually inspired by your sensei, sempai and fellow karateka alike."
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