Director of Ju-jitsu Roy Hancock 7th Dan Yawara Kwai Goshin Ju-Jitsu, 5th Dan judo, 3rd Dan Atemi Jutsu. Shihan
I have had many years of experience in Martial Arts. My own School, Yawara Kwai, was established in 1977 and is now developing fast, with three branches across the Midlands and the West Country.
Executive Director Steve Chappell 6th Dan Judo, 4th Dan Goshin Jitsu
I am the joint Principal of Tora Judo Kai, a group of judo clubs founded by Sensei Dave Chappell. We study traditional Kyu Shin Do Judo. I also run a club in Bristol that is a branch of the Yawara Kwai Goshin Jitsu schools, Principaled by Shihan Roy Hancock.
Director of Aikido Richard Blackwell 6th Dan Aikido, 2nd Dan Ju-Jitsu, 2nd Dan Aiki Jitsu, 1st Kyu Judo
My interest in Martial Arts began in 1977 although I embarked upon serious study in 1985 when I took up Aikido, Ju-Jitsu and traditional Japanese weaponry. I currently run a small dojo in my hometown of Lambourn teaching predominantly Aikido.
Director of Karate Neil Andrews
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Director of Aiki-jutsu and Buki-jitsu Rod Hayward 4th Dan Aikido, 3rd Dan AikiJutsu, 3rd Dan Judo, 3rd Dan Budo, 1st Dan Ju-Jitsu
My study of the Martial Arts began with Judo in 1978 and throughout my career I have had the pleasure of training with Senseis Bill Burnside and the late Charles Fletcher, both 8th Dans from the ‘old school’. My own dojo opened in 1988 called Komurakwai (Small Village Club).
Executive Director and Child Protection Officer Ian Llewellin 5th Dan Judo
I am Principal of Tora Judo Kai as well as Executive Director for Bushido Budo Kai, with Sensei Steve Chappell. I was one of the founder members of Sensei Bridges’ martial arts club, Bushido Martial Arts Academy (formerly known as Bushido Bristol), and have trained predominantly in the art of Judo for some 34 years.
Health and Safety Officer Alan Poyzer 2nd Goshin
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Welfare Officer Anne Barnes
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Patron
Bill Burnside
Hon. President
Dave Chappell
6th Dan Judo