Star Skeldon
Star Skeldon 8th Kyu/ Yellow Belt Starting her karate journey at just five years old, Star Skeldon dedicated much of her early childhood to training and developing her skills. She stepped away from the sport at the age of eight, taking a break that lasted until she was 24. Inspired by her partner Mark, who […]
Curtis Wilson
Curtis Wilson 4th Kyu/ Purple Belt Curtis joined Gesar Karate at the age of 7 in 2021. He loves how karate helps him feel strong and values the friendships he’s made at the club. Grades & Certifications 4th Kyu/ Purple Belt – 2025, Gesar Karate Competition Experience Curtis has taken part in every international, national […]
Amelia Nightingale
Amelia Nightingale 2nd Kyu/ 2nd Brown Amelia began her karate journey at the age of 4, having grown up watching her older sister Sophie in training and competing. It has really helped to build her confidence and self-worth in all aspects of her life. She is now working hard to improve her skills to hopefully […]
Alicia Nightingale
Alicia Nightingale 2nd Kyu/ 2nd Brown Alicia began her karate journey at age 4 after watching her big sister, Sophie, train. She has shown to be a fast learner and a very keen competitor, always giving it her full effort and dedication. Alicia is currently working hard to turn her brown belt into a black […]
Kyle Dentlinger
Samantha Dentlinger Shodan Sho/ Jnr 1st Dan Kyle started karate at the age of 5 and earned his Junior Black Belt by age 10. He now trains between 3 and 6 hours each week. Facebook Youtube Grades & Certifications Shodan Sho (Jnr 1st Dan) – 2025, Gesar Karate Competition Experience Kyle began competing at age […]
Sophie Nightingale
Sophie Nightingale Shodan/ 1st Dan Sophie joined karate at the age of 6, and it quickly became the sport that captured her heart. She achieved her junior black belt at the age of 10 and continued to strive for more. She is currently training at least 9 hours most weeks, although she would do more […]
Samantha Dentlinger
Samantha Dentlinger Shodan/ 1st Dan Samantha began her karate journey with Gesar Karate around 2008. As a working mum of two, balancing training with a busy schedule was a challenge, but she proudly earned her brown belt in 2012. After that, Samantha had to take a long break from training to focus on her youngest […]
Mark Hardwick
Mark Hardwick Sandan/ 3rd Dan Started karate in 2007 at the age of 8, training primarily with Gesar Karate. During university, I continued training with the Teesside University Karate Society. Achieved Shodan in 2014, Nidan in 2017, and Sandan in 2024. Facebook Youtube Grades & Certifications Sandan/ 3rd Dan – 2024 Nidan/ 2nd Dan – […]
Hjalmar Dentlinger
Hjalmar Dentlinger Sensei – Godan/ 5th Dan Sensei Hjalmar Dentlinger is the founder and lead instructor of Gesar Karate Club, bringing over two decades of experience as both a dedicated athlete and coach. His karate journey began in 2000 at Karate-Zen Namibia under the guidance of Kyoshi Husselmann, and his passion for the art has shaped a […]
