Meet the Instructors!
Sensei Ian Hunter Renshi (8th Dan).
Sensei Ian Hunter was awarded 8th Dan on the 9th of December 2018.
He began Wado Ryu under the direction of Sensei Gary Swift and Sensei Mick Rapley at twelve years of age. Sensei Ian has applied much of his background knowledge of health and safety issues to help make training in martial arts safer for all involved. He has spent many years researching numerous scientific studies, some of which have been found to have practical benefits for martial arts students. These are often made the theme of his training sessions.
Sensei Ian Hunter was awarded 8th Dan on the 9th of December 2018.
He began Wado Ryu under the direction of Sensei Gary Swift and Sensei Mick Rapley at twelve years of age. Sensei Ian has applied much of his background knowledge of health and safety issues to help make training in martial arts safer for all involved. He has spent many years researching numerous scientific studies, some of which have been found to have practical benefits for martial arts students. These are often made the theme of his training sessions.
Sensei Jim Taylor (6th Dan).
Sensei Jim Taylor started training in July 1992 at the age of 37 as the result of seeing his kids enjoying karate and thought 'why not give it a go?' Jim went on to attain his 1st Dan in September 1997, 2nd Dan in September 1999, his 3rd Dan in September 2002, 4th Dan on the 30th March 2008, 5th Dan on the 31st March 2013 and 6th Dan on the 9th December 2018.
Sensei Jim Taylor started training in July 1992 at the age of 37 as the result of seeing his kids enjoying karate and thought 'why not give it a go?' Jim went on to attain his 1st Dan in September 1997, 2nd Dan in September 1999, his 3rd Dan in September 2002, 4th Dan on the 30th March 2008, 5th Dan on the 31st March 2013 and 6th Dan on the 9th December 2018.
Senpai Liz Bulley (2nd Dan).
Senpai Liz Bulley has been training since November 1992. She attained her 1st Dan in September 1997 and her 2nd Dan in September 1999. Liz has two daughters who are both brown belts.
Senpai Liz Bulley has been training since November 1992. She attained her 1st Dan in September 1997 and her 2nd Dan in September 1999. Liz has two daughters who are both brown belts.
Senpai Luke Spooner (1st Dan).
Senpei Luke Spooner gained his 1st Dan grade on the 29th September 2018.
Senpei Luke Spooner gained his 1st Dan grade on the 29th September 2018.