Main training contacts:
We are fortunate to know skilled and wonderful individuals and organisations we learn from and train with. Here are some of them.
The Ryukyu Kobujutsu Association of Great Britain (RKAGB) is our source of weapons training. Sensei Julian Mead, the Chief Instructor, provides us with exceptionally high quality opportunities to develop our practice. There are weekly opportunities to train at the Honbu Dojo in Coulsdon. Regular national and international courses also help deepen learning. Whatever your martial arts background, get in touch. You will absolutely add a whole new dimension to your training!
The RKAGB website (here) contains the syllabus, calendar of courses and contact details. The RKAGB YouTube channel is here
The School of Traditional Karate was established in Windsor, Berkshire in 1991. Their Chief Instructor (UK) is Sensei Ashley Jansen (6th Dan Shotokan Karate, 4th Dan Ryukyu Kobujutsu). Alongside Sensei Jansen, his highly experienced instructors run clubs within the East Berkshire area. Aswell as regular classes and courses, Sensei Jansen provides monthly training in Ryukyu Kobujutsu and Shotokan Karate for senior students.
Sensei Jansen has considerable international experience at a high level and he is in demand internationally for the high quality training he provides. To find out more or join, visit the website here. Ashley's YouTube Channel is here
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The Biognor Regis Karate Club is led by Sensei Glen Frame (6th Dan Shotokan Karate, 4th Dan Ruykyu Kobujutsu) and Sensei Marcela Harris (4th Dan Shotokan Karate, 3rd Dan Ryukyu Kobujutsu).
Their deep commitment to high quality teaching and practice is reflected in their success in national and intenational competitions and requests for demonstrations.
The club is a member of the Rengokai Karate organisation. Whether you are new or experienced in karate and kobujutsu you will find much to gain from valuable insights they provide.
To find out more, go to their website here or their facebook page here.
Kyomeikai Karate, led by the Chief Instructor Peter Hawdio (4th Dan Shotokan Karate; 2nd Dan Ryukyu Kobujutsu) provides training in Shotokan Karate and Kobujutsu in the Isleworth, Twickenham and Hounslow area. With experience of training and competing internationally Peter provides high quality opportunities for both beginners and advanced students to develop their martial arts skills. To find out more contact Peter through the Kyomeikai website here