Andy Allen

Andy Allen, 7th dan with the ISKF, is the chief instructor of NKJ . He began practicing Shotokan karate in 1990 at the Dalhousie karate club with senseis Tony and Danny Tam. His karate teaching experience includes instructing at Dal Tech (formerly T.U.N.S.) from 1994 to 1997. Since 2005, he has been teaching a martial arts course in the public school system. He has been the head instructor of Nova Karate Jutsu since its conception in 2016. Sensei Allen has a keen interest in studying the practical application of kata. Andy left the ISKF in 2020 to join the World Combat Association.

Before leaving the ISKF, Andy was active in provincial, national and world tournaments. Tournament accomplishments include;

2018 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Quebec City, PQ. Gold in kata senior division; Bronze in team kata adult division.

2017 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Saskatoon, Sk. Gold in kata senior division; Gold in kumite senior division

2016 ISKF World Championships, Cape Town, South Africa. Gold in kata senior division; quarter finalist in senior kumite.

2016 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Richmond, BC. Gold in kata senior division

2015 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Quebec City, PQ. 4th place in individual kata, Bronze in team kata division; 4th in team kumite.

2013 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Halifax NS. Silver in kata, Bronze in team kata, 4th in kumite; 4th in team kumite.

2007 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Toronto, ON. 6th in individual kata, 4th in team kata,

2005 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Toronto, ON. 3rd in team kata, 5th individual kumite.

2001 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Halifax NS. 6th in individual kata,

1999 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Toronto, ON. 3rd in team kata,

1998 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Toronto, ON. 3rd in team kata,

1997 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Montreal, PQ . 2nd in team kata,

1995 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Winnipeg, MN. 3rd in team kata,

1994 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Halifax, NS. Bronze in team kata, 6th in individual kata.

1993 Canadian ISKF National Championships, Toronto, ON. Bronze in team kata.

Sensei Allen has had numerous provincial medals in team kata, individual kata and individual kumite.

Sensei Allen is committed to teaching effective self-defense oriented karate. He actively seeks opportunities to improve his knowledge and skills including regularly attending seminars and exploring other martial arts including jiu jutsu and judo.