Manabukan Karate
Location: Margate
Manabukan Karate was formed in 2008 by Sensei Mick Bussey (3rd Dan) under the guidance of Sensei John Euden, using the name of Frygers Karate (Friday Tigers). Sensei Mick ran the club until late 2021 where his son, Sensei George Bussey (2nd Dan) started taking classes eventually leading the week-to-week training with help and guidance from Senseis' Mick and John. In January 2026, we changed the name to Manabukan Karate Club, further showing our evolvement within Shotokan Karate.
Mana(bu) - to study or learn
Bu - Martial
Kan - Hall
As part of the England Shotokan Karate Union, Manabukan Karate Club are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, confidence building environment, where children of all ages and abilities can express themselves freely through Traditional, Shotokan Karate, while learning self-defence skills. We look forward to seeing all who visit us in the future!
Venue
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Sports Hall
Margate
Kent
CT9 5PA
Fridays: 6pm-7pm
Instructor
George Bussey Sensei, 2nd Dan
Sensei George began his Shotokan karate journey at the age of four when he attended his first lesson with his father, Sensei Mick Bussey. Over the past 22 years, karate has remained a central part of his life, with all of his training taking place under the guidance of Sensei John Euden.
As a junior competitor, George enjoyed success on the competition circuit throughout the late 2000s, achieving multiple podium finishes in both kata and kumite at cadet level. These experiences helped develop a strong technical foundation while reinforcing the discipline, commitment, and spirit of traditional Shotokan karate.
In 2021, George took over the instruction of the family dojo, continuing its long-standing tradition within the England Shotokan Karate Union. Since becoming chief instructor, he has played a key role in developing students through the grading syllabus, helping guide several members to Dan grade success while continuing to build a strong and supportive training environment.
George's teaching philosophy reflects the values that have shaped his own development: technical precision, continuous improvement, mutual respect, and making traditional karate relevant to modern life while remaining true to its roots.
Having trained under Sensei John Euden throughout his entire karate career, George continues to study and develop his understanding of Shotokan karate through regular training and instruction. In 2023, he was awarded his 2nd Dan, marking another important milestone in a journey that began in early childhood and continues with the same passion and dedication today.
As a second-generation instructor, George is proud to continue the legacy of the dojo established by his father while helping the next generation of karateka develop both their technical ability and the traditional values that lie at the heart of Shotokan karate.