Tracey was awarded Shodan-Ho in September 1996 and achieved full Shodan in June 1998.

"I have always enjoyed training under Gavin Sensei because he constantly challenges you to confront your fears. Every time you train becomes a small victory. I believe that karate is as much about developing character as developing fighting skills."

Brian achieved Shodan-Ho probationary black belt in 1999, attained his Shodan  in 2000.

"Goju-Ryu provides the best set of useable techniques of any martial art I have encountered, all of which are preserved in the kata of the style. This combination of modern self-defense and traditional training is ideal for those seeking a useful system that also contains great depth. Training with Sensei Mulholland is hard, but the physical and mental rewards are great."

Diccon obtained his Shodan Black Belt in Goju-Ryu from the YKKF and was subsequently badged at Daigaku's Summer School in 2001.

"Since I started to train in Goju-Ryu Karate I have been fascinated with the completeness and power of this dynamic fighting system."

Sonja achieved the rank of Shodan Black Belt in June 2001 at Daigaku Karate Kai's annual Summer Training Camp.

"Goju-Ryu Karate is a complete fighting system which incorporates skills from punching and kicking to grappling and locks. Because of this there is not really an ideal body shape or size for Goju. Though a tall person may have more range with kicks, a smaller person can have the advantage with throws and grappling - although I try to work at all ranges, as I am relatively small, close work tends to be my strength."

Grace achieved the rank of Shodan Black Belt in June 2001 at Daigaku Karate Kai's annual Summer Training Camp in 2001 and is currently in Japan where she is training with the Goju Kai under the guidance of Shihan Yamaguchi.

"Goju-Ryu karate is an holistic fighting system with a vast syllabus incorporating highly relevant and practical applications. I constantly find the training physically demanding and mentally challenging, but the pay-off is I can learn an exciting discipline, develop my fitness and train with a great group of karate-ka'.

Andrew was badged in 2001 at Daigaku Karate Kai's annual Summer Training Camp.

"Training with Daigaku has broadened my understanding of Karate and Martial arts. The holistic training regime has made me realise that a martial artist is only as strong as their weakest skillset and that constant work must be done to improve all aspects of your martial arts. The class at the Westminster dojo provides both the motivation and the opportunity to do just that."

Oisin was badged and awarded Shodan-Ho in 2002 and achieved full Shodan in June 2003.

"I came to Daigaku with an unhealthy dose of cynicism expecting to be disappointed yet again, having tried various clubs after giving up on Wado Karate 20 years earlier. In the first lesson the instructor said "You are going to hit and get hurt in a fight, what you don't want is to get knocked out". It was exactly what I'd been waiting to hear all those years, some common sense at last. It was exactly what I had been hoping for, a nice bunch of people, good solid training, a healthy amount of contact and no bullshit. It endorsed everything I thought about martial arts and how training should be. I was a convert from the first lesson."

Paul currently holds the rank of Goju Ryu Shodan with DKK.

"The first two rules of personal growth are: one - it will be difficult, and two - it will be worth it.
I think of these rules each time I step into the Dojo. When I leave class, having experienced the very high standards Sensei Mulholland sets himself his students, I am aware that I have achieved a small personal success and have taken another step towards a worthwhile goal – self-betterment through Martial Arts. When challenged by the undoubtedly tough training regime, I am reminded of an old Chinese proverb: Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid of standing still".

Michael achieved the rank of Shodan at Summer Camp 2004 having been badged in 2001.

Neil Grove arrived from South Africa in 1996. Because of his size he soon found himself 'on the door'. Because of his (then) temperament he soon found himself in trouble with his employers. On pain of being sacked he and some other doormen were required to attend a course in a pub in King's Cross on control and restraint. Gavin Mulholland was the instructor and it wasn't long after that Neil showed up at the dojo.

"My first session started with Sensei Gavin saying, 'It's good to have you here but I'm not going to spend time any time with you, until you show me that you're truly interested in learning'. I wasn't fazed. Here was this 6' 13st man telling me, a 6' 7" 22st man, how things were going to be! It wasn't until later that I realised I wasn't dealing with an ordinary man. "

"We were practising thigh kicks but I wasn't convinced so I asked Sensei to demonstrate. He agreed. The next thing I was on the floor in pain I can't describe and still don't fully understand. He just told me to join the class once I was ready and walked off! He earned all my respect from that first kick. Through Goju Ryu, Sensei Gavin has taught me how to channel my aggression, how to stay focussed in a dangerous situation, how to protect myself and my family in case of danger. I have learnt about respect, discipline, honour, humility and about empathy for others and I consider myself lucky to have found DKK and Goju Ryu."

Neil achieved the rank of Shodan in June 2005.  In November 2006 he participated in his first Cage Fight, defeating his opponent in just 55 seconds of the first round.

"There is gym fitness and then, on a whole new level, there is Daigaku fitness - the gap between the two is there to be discovered and enjoyed. One certainty is the harder you train, the more you develop in all aspects of Karate and there is always a new level to achieve within Daigaku. I was really pleased to be badged by Daigaku and saw it as the most significant mile-stone in my training, particularly since, as the saying goes: life begins at forty."

Paul was badged to Shodan Black Belt by Daigaku at Summer Camp 2005.

Richard was awarded Shodan-Ho in 2005 and achieved full Shodan at Summer school in June 2006.

"During my Kyu grades, I regarded karate as another skill to learn; another choreography to master. It was a new physical challenge. However, I became more experienced, I began to regard karate as a form of meditation, to be able to empty my mind of everything other than what my body was doing. This developed into an avid interest of the biomechanics of karate, and with Goju Ryu, so many aspects of martial arts are incorporated that there's no end of material to practise, study and eventually understand."

Cassandra was awarded Shodan-Ho in 2005. She converted to full Shodan one year later.

"Karate has made a big difference in my life - in the way I look at people and in the way I regard myself.  I have learned not to underestimate myself and to believe that I can reach any goals I set. Goju-Ryu karate provides a well rounded fighting style with a healthy balance of physical and mental conditioning. Training with Daigaku, along with other members of the club under Sensei Mulholland has for me, been and will continue to be, a life enhancing experience."

Bode achieved Shodan-Ho Black Belt in the summer of 2003.

"I had tried several clubs before arriving at Daiguku in London. The first day there I knew that this was it, the club I'd been searching for, and I've trained there ever since. Training under Shihan Mulholland is both challenging and rewarding. I absolutely love training, but as with any endeavour that’s worth pursuing, there are also tough times. I sometimes question my dedication to martial arts at the exclusion of other social activities. But for me, training in Goju Ryu is more than a fitness class, social gathering or learning of combat skills. Through training I continue to evolve as a person, mentally as well as physically. My will to succeed in training permeates into other areas of my life and in situations where once I might have given up, I now have more internal strength to persist and achieve my goals."

Clare achieved the rank of Shodan-Ho at Summer Camp 2006.

"After living abroad for six year, I returned to England to trawl around the karate and kick and punch Dojo's looking for somewhere to train. Finally I was privileged to be introduced to DKK. Sensei Mulholland is thought of highly outside of Goju Ryu, his students are mature with a huge variety of skills and backgrounds. There aren't many schools like this one."

Whilst teaching Jitsu at Westminster, Simon Badged in 2005 and obtained the rank of Shodan-Ho Goju Ryu in 2006