HAMPSHIRE ACADEMY OF SHOTOKAN KARATE
Contact Number: 07921122548
AFFILIATION WITH
Renshi Daren Stirrat has been practicing Shotokan Karate for more than 44 years, previously running well established clubs in various locations in Hampshire and has attained many European and world titles for both himself and the squads he has leads.
In 2016 Renshi Daren founded the Hampshire Academy of Shotokan Karate which has an emphasis on being a small family run business.
Renshi Daren has worked hard to maintain high standards of traditional Shotokan Karate and although no longer competing himself, continues to lead his squads to European and world titles. He is passionate about passing his knowledge onto new generations and continues to develop his knowledge through training with world renowned Senseis.
Awards and Recognition
In June 2024, Renshi Daren Stirrat was awarded the prestigious International Hall of Fame award from Grand Master Gary Wasniewski at the TYGA ceremony in London. This award was given in recognition of Rensh Daren Stirrat's outstanding contribution to the martial arts community through his seminars, where he demonstrated his extensive knowledge, training, and unwavering dedication. Congratulations on receiving the "Martial Arts Excellence Award"! Check out the amazing photo of Renshi Daren Stirrat with Grand Master Gary Wasniewski
May 2024 - Worlds Masters Seminar 2024 Bridlington
Renshi Daren Stirrat Received Certificate alongside with other Masters and Grand Masters.
Recognised of contribution to Seminar, for showing his knowledge and training.
(photo: with HASK Student)
May 2024 - UK Martial Arts Show - HALL OF FAME - Superstar Award
Top recognition alon side with other Grand Masters in Martial Arts!
December 2023 - Golden Dragons Certificate
from International Martial Arts Federation for Discipline, effort and determination and supporting new generation of martial arts.
November 2023 - Certificate of Accreditation
from International Hall of Fame in India (Gold Standard) for outstanding dedication, skills and contribution
July 2023 - On the Book Cover "Man's Health" by John Stephenson
Collection of know martials artists with they stories, including some known legends like:
Daz Stirrat 7th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate
Lee Adams 8th Dan in Aikido
Jay Eggleston (BAM BAM) in Kickboxing
Vince Anello - Lifting Legend
and much more
Book Available here from Amazon
June 2023 - First time nominated and awarded in category "Excellence Award" - London 18th International Hall of Fame, along side well known Chuck Norris and all other Martial Art Masters from all over the world. Nominated and awarded by 10th Dan Grand Master Gary Wasniewski
May 2023 - UK Martials Arts Show - Hall of Fame 2023
"Legend in a Martial Arts" Award.
The top recognition in UK Martials Show in picture with his good friend Scott Matthew
April 2023 - DRAGON CERTIFICATE - German WUSU Martial Association
Recognition as a member of Germany WUSU International Martial Arts association
April 2023 - Certificate of Participation
Certificate from Neil Palmer ( UK Cobra Sikaran Federation) - to recognize Daren Stirrat contribution to the Martial Arts
December 2022 - 5th International Hall of Fame (India)
Awarded as "Best Master of a YEAR"
May 2022 - UK Martial Arts Show - Hall of Fame 2022