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Sensei David Barber (2nd Dan)
David began studying karate at the age often in Middlesborough under the instruction of Chief Instructor Said Shaher (5th Dan), Chief Instructor of the Kiyoo-No Karate Association. He was heavily influenced by his uncle, Mark Raistrick (now Taisho-Do Chief Instructor), who helped him progress and supported him through his karate training. After reaching his 3rd kyu, David took time away from karate due to work commitments. After a few years in the wilderness he returned to karate, trying several local clubs. In 2000, David committed to the Easterside Karate Academy which was co-instructed by his uncle Mark Raistrick and Jaga Singh. In June 2003 he joined T.A.S.K. as one of its senior students. In November 2003 he achieved his 1st Dan at a grading in Solihull, Birmingham by E.K.O. Chief Instructor Dave Sharkey (7th Dan) - at the same time as his uncle Mark Raistrick was awarded his 4th Dan. A special day for T.A.S.K.! David currently trains three or four times a week, also training with Sokudo Karate under the guidance of Abdu Shaher (7th Dan) to improve his Competition Kumite. Recent achievements, apart from reaching his Nidan (Black Belt - 2nd level), include winning the Northern Traditional Open Karate Championships 2004 at Morley, Leeds. David's goals are to compete at a higher level and to help further the growth of Taisho-Do Karate, as well as working towards his 3rd Dan.
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