Ten years in the dojo, still on the competition floor
Sensei Zad Datu, full name Datu Firzada Datu Harun, has spent more than ten years coaching karateka of every age, from young children taking their first stance to seasoned veterans refining decades of practice. He has trained and coached within the Malaysian Association of Shito-ryu Karate-do since 2011.
He does not teach from the sidelines. Sensei Zad remains an active veteran competitor in both kata and kumite, still stepping onto the tournament floor at national and open championships. That living, competitive experience feeds straight back into how he prepares students.
What sets his dojo apart is how he teaches. Rather than drilling technique by repetition alone, Sensei Zad breaks down the physical and mechanical principles behind every movement, so students understand their bodies, not just the choreography.
The result is a traditional dojo with a modern, principles-first mindset: rigorous about basics, honest about application, and open to anyone willing to put in the work.
