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 child. Years later, with renewed dedication and consistent effort, Samantha was finally able to return, and in 2024, achieved her black belt!
Grades & Certifications
Shodan (1st Dan) – 2012, Gesar Karate
Competition Experience
Started competing in the annual EKO Championships, earning medals in both kata and kumite along the way.
In early 2024, began competing under the WKU banner and won gold in the kata category.
Since then, I have taken part in the British Open, English Open, and various interclub competitions, achieving medals across kata, weapons kata, and kumite.
Selected to represent Team WKU England at the World Championships in Greece (October 2024), proudly bringing home 1 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze.
Notable Achievements
WKU World Kumite Champion – 2025
WKU World Kumite Champion – 2024
