About ESKA Stevenage
Sensei Graham Fountain began training in 2014 with his eldest son and daughter at the Stevenage Dojo (Honbu Dojo – Head training facility) under the instruction of Hanshi Michael Nursey, 9th Dan (ESKA Chief Instructor).
Awarded Black Belt (1st Dan) by Hanshi Nursey in 2018, Nidan (2nd Dan) in 2021 and Sandan (3rd Dan) in 2025 by Sensei Paul Raymond (7th Dan) and Sensei Gavin Paul (8th Dan). Qualified as an Instructor in 2018 under the ESKA Coaching Foundation (led by Sensei Stones, 6th Dan) he went on to teach at both Stevenage and Knebworth clubs.
Over the years other members of his family (wife, four children and two nieces) have joined his karate journey. Having competed in many ESKA tournaments he has achieved 1st place in Kata, 2017 and 2018.
We are a family friendly martial arts club, led by Sensei Graham Fountain (Qualified ESKA Instructor) who was honoured with the opportunity to run the English Shotokan Karate Association (ESKA) Stevenage Club by Chief Instructor Hanshi Michael Nursey (9th Dan) from 2021.
Sensei Graham Honoured
In 2021 Sensei Graham was honoured with the opportunity to run the ESKA Stevenage Club with assistance from fellow Karate-Ka & extends a warm welcome to you and your family…
Sandan (3rd Dan) & Two Shodans (1st Dan)
With great drive and determination, Sensei Graham has continued to train hard & in November 2021 was successful in grading for his Nidan (2nd Dan).
On the same grading day, he took great pride that his eldest son Lucas & niece Charlotte both qualified for their Shodan (1st Dan) Black Belt. An emotional and intense day but well worth it!
Sensei Graham has since been awarded Sandan (3rd Dan) in November 2025.
Thanks to ESKA Knebworth, Sensei Stones and Sensei Owen in particular for your teachings!
Sampai Charlotte & Lucas
Both Lucas and Charlotte are integral members of ESKA Stevenage performing club warm-ups and supporting fellow karate-ka in their journeys.
Sampai Charlotte and Sampai Lucas are both qualified Instructors at ESKA Stevenage (under the ESKA Coaching Foundation).
ESKA Stevenage Instructors
Sensei Graham is supported by a number of well versed and highly experienced ESKA Sensei’s and is most grateful for their support.
Club Lesson Timings
- Lessons are held at Stevenage Leisure Centre
- Mondays and Thursdays at 18:30 – 19:30 (All Belts)
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