Damion Linke’s quiet, kind and patient demeanour seems in stark contrast with the fast paced, rapid punching, blinding blocks and gymnastic like moves performed in Kenpo Karate.
But it is indeed all of these aspects of the man and the sport that attract a wide range of students, and particularly younger students like Ruby Baker who have found comfort in the challenge of learning the discipline and flourish under the guidance, respect and kindness of ‘Mr Linke’.