Annette Carter-sensei administers the affairs of the Kensei Karate Dojo and she helps in the teaching of beginners, kyu grade students and also keeps the smaller children in order at the Dojo.
Annette commenced training in 1996 with her husband Carter-sensei and is currently ranked Shodan (1st level) Black Belt. Annette has been instrumental in the success of the Kensei Karate Dojo since its inception in 1996 and works tirelessly to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.
Annette is very 'approachable' and especially helpful with the younger members who regularly flock to her for encouragement and a friendly smile. She has won many awards for her dedication to the Dojo and it's members and continues to place others before herself. Kata is the favourite part of Annette's training and the younger members of the dojo flock to her when Kata practice is called for. She really enjoys helping them with the sometimes difficult combination of moves and techniques taking the time to ensure they understand.
One of the her not so favourite parts of Kata training is being the 'Uke' (receiver of technique) for her husbands 'bunkai' demonstrations to the students, but somehow she always seems to get the upper hand in the end (he gets to do more housework). |
