dave roper

2nd dan Black belt

Dave has been training since his teenage years. He enjoys his training and passing on his knowledge to his fellow students. He frequently helps the other students out with applications and kata. He enjoys sparring and getting into the self-defence side of Karate. He is held in high regard as a reliable and faithful student and occasional teacher. A friendly chap who is well known within the town.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: SENSEI HAWKES, SENSEI SHARKEY, DAVE ROPER, JOSH BAWDEN, JOHN BAXTER, SENSEI BROWNHILL. FRONT ROW: JESSICA HAWKES, SALLY HAWKES, LEANNE SMITH.