Stephan Steyn sensei is currently a senior member of the Shihankai and dojo head within the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation South Africa and is known for his energetic and enthusiastic teaching
Full name: Stephanus Frederik Steyn, known as Stephan
Date of Birth: 13 March 1987
Family details: Oldest of three
Town of Birth: Duiwelskloof (Modjadjiskloof), Limpopo
Occupation: Registered Pharmacist, but employed at North-West University as lecturer and researcher, with a research focus being childhood depression and the value of exercise and omega-3 supplements as augmentative treatment options
Date started karate: 1994 (23 years)
First instructor: Marco Fanicchi Sensei
Best karate memory: Representing SA at the 8th Student World Championships in Slovakia in 2012
Karate Dream: Teaching karate in such a way that I positively affect others and inspire them to carry on with their karate career
Favourite Kata: Bassai-dai and Unsu