Annette Carter-sensei administers the affairs of the Kazoku Karate Dojo and she helps in the teaching of beginners, kyu grade students and also keeps the smaller children in order at the Dojo.

Annette commenced training in 1996 with her husband Carter-sensei and is currently ranked Shodan (1^st level) Black Belt. Annette has been instrumental in the success of the Kazoku Karate Dojo since its inception in 1996 and works tirelessly to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

Annette is very 'approachable' and especially helpful with the younger members who regularly flock to her for encouragement and a friendly smile. She has won many awards for her dedication to the Dojo and it's members and continues to place others before herself.

Kata is the favourite part of Annette's training and the younger members of the dojo flock to her when Kata practice is called for. She really enjoys helping them with the sometimes difficult combination of moves and techniques taking the time to ensure they understand.

Annette Carter-sensei

Annette Carter-sensei

One of the her not so favourite parts of Kata training is being the 'Uke' (receiver of technique) for her husbands 'bunkai' demonstrations to the students, but somehow she always seems to get the upper hand in the end (he gets to do more housework).

The Kazoku Dojo truly is a family affair with a husband and wife team of instructors and a young son who is training too. Everyone is welcome at the dojo and families are encouraged to train together.

For anyone wishing to start out in karate-do for the first time, the husband and wife team of Adam W. Carter and Annette Carter and the Kazoku Dojo would be an ideal place to begin the journey. Annette is a fully qualified Karate Coach and qualified First Aider.

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