Budokan Dojo

Budokan Karate Club is a leading Shotokan dojo in Bermuda, led by twin brothers Sensei Nigel Williams and Sensei Trevor Williams, both 7th Dan Black Belts and the island's only WKF-certified Dan ranks. With a combined expertise and passion for karate, they provide top-tier training focused on discipline, respect, and technical excellence. Budokan is more than a dojo; it’s a community where students of all ages are guided in traditional Shotokan karate, blending kata, kumite, and self-defense. Under their leadership, Budokan stands as a cornerstone of martial arts in Bermuda, dedicated to developing confident, disciplined karateka.

Instructor

Nigel Williams

Sensei Nigel Williams, a 7th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, is one of Bermuda's leading martial artists. Known for his patient and methodical teaching style, Sensei Nigel brings out the best in his students.

His journey has taken him from Bermuda to Europe and Japan, training with top karate masters and refining his skills. Previously, he ran a successful dojo in Ireland, where he built a reputation for his disciplined, structured approach, tailored to each student's growth.

As one of Bermuda's only WKF-certified Dan ranks, Sensei Nigel maintains high standards in karate instruction. His guidance at Budokan Karate Club helps students develop discipline, respect, and confidence, making him a respected mentor in Bermuda’s karate community.

Instructor

Trevor Williams

Trevor Williams, twin brother of Sensei Nigel Williams and a 7th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, stands as one of Bermuda's premier martial artists. Celebrated for his patient and methodical teaching approach, Trevor consistently brings out the best in his students.

His extensive journey has led him from Bermuda to Europe and Japan, where he trained with top karate masters and honed his expertise. Previously, Trevor successfully operated a dojo in Ireland, earning a reputation for his disciplined and structured methods, each tailored to foster individual student growth.

As one of Bermuda's only WKF-certified Dan ranks, Trevor upholds the highest standards in karate instruction. Beyond his martial arts achievements, he has made a significant impact on the lives of young people in Bermuda through his work as an educational therapist. At Budokan Karate Club, Trevor's guidance helps students develop discipline, respect, and confidence, establishing him as a respected mentor within Bermuda’s karate community.