Angela Sweed
4th Dan

I started Karate at Eastpoint when I was 15 with an ex-boyfriend and his friends for a bit of fitness and self-defence.  I outlasted them all for one reason or another and I still enjoy it as much now (21 years on) as when I first started.  I have had excellent tuition mainly from Shihan Buxey, Sensei Taylor but also others who have been invited to teach from other clubs, which adds variety and makes you think about what you know in a slightly different way.  I love the history and the tradition of the art of Goju Ryu karate and have found that if I have any time away from it that I miss it greatly.  I feel it has given me a lot of confidence, self-control, an interest in a different way of life and fitness but also it has given me lifelong friends with my fellow karateka and I value that greatly.  I would recommend it to anyone as a great way to keep fit, make friends and learn something new that could help you out of a sticky situation one day!