Practicing five times a week he managed to gain his 1^st Dan black belt in three years and at the age of 16 was the youngest person in the Shotokai Foundation to receive 1^st Dan. As he progressed through the grades he felt that it became more important to pass on what his instructors had given him to others.  So with the help of a few friends, Sharon being one of them opened his first club.  This club is still running today although not by Martin.  Enkatsu Dojo was formed in 2003 and has steadily grown from two members to more than thirty and hopefully will continue to grow in technical ability and numbers.  Martin is thankful to his instructors for the grounding and life changing experiences he received during his time with them.  Now as part of the Shin Do Shotokai organisation he continues to learn from his fellow founders and indeed from everyone he comes into contact with, from white belt up.