Sensei Butler began his Karate career in 1973 at the age of five. Under the guidance of his uncle, John Flavell - one of the world reknowned Masters of Shotokan Karate.
Sensei Butler progressed through the ranks, attaining Kyu grades from 1978 onwards. Training under the BKA association, he reached the grade of 1st Kyu at the age of 11 and soon followed this superb achievement with his 1st Dan later in 1980.

From his first black belt up to today's 7th Dan grade took Sensei Butler 34 years of dedication and selfless attention to training and teaching others in the Shotokan way, ably assisted for many years by ASKC's other main instructor Sensei D Morris (profile coming soon).

Alliance Shotokan Karate Club was formed in 1988 and has gone from strength to strength ever since, a true testament to the popularity and straightforward teaching style of Sensei Butler.