Konjaku Shin was founded in 1978 by Chief Instructor Dave Kershaw, who today holds the grade of 8th Dan black belt. Starting out in a wooden hut, and progressing to classes in leisure centres in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham, the school now has its own three storey premises in Lower Spring Street, Grimsby. A former bonded store, the building's top floor now features one of Europes finest dojos, with a studio, lounge, kitchen and changing facilities on the ground floor, and fully equipped gym in the basement. Classes are held six days a week, with dedicated childrens classes from the age of four, and seperate adults classes. Konjaku Shin teaches traditional Shotokan Karate-Do, with emphasis on self-development, particularly in self-confidence, self-awareness, and of course self-defence. Students progress at their own rate, with well structured and systematic classes. Konjaku Shin has had remarkable success in tournaments over the years, producing many British champions. Chief Instructor Dave Kershaw was himself SKI(GB) Champion for a record six consecutive years between 1987 and 1992. Konjaku Shin holds free taster sessions every Sunday and Wednesday, and new members are always welcome. Dan (black belt) and Kyu (coloured belt) gradings are held every three months and are conducted by Dave Kershaw as Chief Instructor and Examiner. In 2001, Dave Kershaw was invited to teach in India. Since then, he has overseen the development of karate there, and Konjaku Shin (India) is now well established and continues to grow.
