n this inspiring episode of the UK Karate Podcast, hosts Chris Walsh and Andy Patton sit down with two of Newark's most respected karate instructors, Sensei Janet Farrell and Sensei Carol Sheffield.

With decades of training, teaching, and leadership between them, Janet and Carol share their remarkable karate journeys, from their first steps onto the dojo floor to becoming senior instructors and role models for generations of karateka.

We discuss:
🥋 How they first discovered karate
🥋 The challenges and rewards of training as women in a traditionally male-dominated martial art
🥋 Their experiences grading through the ranks to Black Belt and beyond
🥋 Competition memories and personal achievements
🥋 Teaching and inspiring hundreds of students over the years
🥋 The evolution of karate in Newark and Nottinghamshire
🥋 Why karate continues to play such an important role in their lives today

This episode is a fascinating insight into the dedication, resilience, and passion required to remain committed to martial arts for decades. Whether you're a lifelong karate practitioner, a martial arts enthusiast, or simply enjoy hearing inspiring life stories, this conversation is not to be missed.

About Our Guests

🥋 Sensei Janet Farrell – 3rd Dan Black Belt, Chief Kids Instructor, mentor, competitor, and a driving force behind karate development in Newark for over 30 years.

🥋 Sensei Carol Sheffield – 3rd Dan Black Belt, senior instructor, and one of the most influential female karate practitioners in the Newark karate community.

Together, they have helped shape the lives of countless students while paving the way for future generations of women in karate.

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