Mike Tan

Head of KBI-World | Elder

Mike Tan is a highly respected martial artist and senior instructor within Karate Budokan International (KBI), with over 50 years of experience in training and teaching Budokan Karate.

Mike began his training in Penang, Malaysia, as a young teenager and later studied under the founder, Chew Choo Soot. After moving to Cardiff, Wales at the age of seventeen, he began teaching in 1974, establishing a lifelong commitment to the development of Budokan Karate.

Over the decades, Mike has played a significant role in developing KBI across Wales, the United Kingdom, and parts of Europe, mentoring generations of instructors and practitioners.

He has also contributed to the broader martial arts community as a competitor, referee, and judge at national and international levels.

In 2026, he was appointed Head of Karate Budokan International (KBI World), continuing the founder’s legacy while guiding the organisation toward a more unified global future.