Experienced, practical and student-focused teaching.

Founder & Head Instructor

Dan Brighurst

Dan leads Taikan Kai with a focus on practical application, awareness, and building confidence through training. Having started martial arts at a young age, he brings a lifetime of experience along with over 15 years of teaching, primarily in Karate.

His training has also included Aikido, Kickboxing, and practical self-defence, which influence the way Taikan Kai is taught today — making it more accessible, realistic, and meaningful.

The emphasis is on helping each student develop control, resilience, and confidence in a way that works for them.