About Us - Instructors

Mark Beeby 6th Dan

Chief Instructor of Tobi Ishi Kai Karate Schools Association

Sensei Mark Beeby 6th Dan 
Sensei Mark Beeby is the schools Chief Instructor and a qualified Assessor & Level 5 Coach for English Karate Federation.

Mark Beeby’s love of martial arts started over 30 years ago, trying his hand at Judo before becoming a student of Karate. His extensive career in martial arts has led him to train with and along side many of the familiar names of the karate world, gaining in depth knowledge and experience in other aspects such as body-mechanics and pressure points.

His tenacious nature has enabled him to succeed in developing a top ranking wado kata school, a reputation that is now spreading throughout not just the wado fraternity, but also the open competition circuit.

Justine Wilson-Cleife 3rd Dan

Head Coach Tobi Ishi Kai

Justine began her training of Wado karate as a student of Mark Beeby and K Sakagami Sensei. After travelling to Japan in 2005 with the Wadokai England squad for the Wadokai World Championships, Justine turned professional and opened numerous classes in the Worcester area. The coaching and development of children through martial arts was of particular interest to Justine and after countless months of study and research Justine developed the curriculum for the Tobi Tiger classes.

Sensei Justine is the Head Coach and has specialised in the teaching of Kata for Wado and open competition.  Her skill in kata performance and coaching has led her to be recognised by her peers as one of the best in the country.  Her coaching skills have led / contributed to many students achieving titles in British, European and World Championships 

Justine Wilson-Cleife & Mark Beeby are the recognised coaches for Worcester City Council and teach karate to school children through the Sport Development Programme. 

All our instructors are fully trained, insured, hold current first aid certificates and have been screened with enhanced CRB checks. Volunteers are also screened with enhanced CRB disclosure.

Tobi Ishi Kai Karate Schools adopt the EKF Child Protection Policy, should anyone have concerns regarding Child Protectiontion please contact Tel: 07929735411