UWE Jitsu Club

Club History

The club opened in 1984 (As Bristol Polytechnic Jitsu Club) by Sensei Dave Walker.

Instructors who have taught at the club:

1988-91  Sensei David Walker
1988-91 Sensei Sarah Young
1990-91 Sensei Sarah Young and Ian Purnell
1991-92 Sensei Alan Cowen
1992-94 Sensei Rob Thompson
1994-95 Sensei Andy Eitzen
1995-97 Sensei Colin Mortimore
1997-98 Sensei Ian Purnell and Gary Williams
1998-02 Sensei Ian Purnell
2002-04  Sensei Ian Purnell and Martin Stanford
2004- Sensei Martin Stanford

Roll of Honour

UWE Students who have gone on to achieve Instructor level:

Sensei Current grade.
Randir …….. Shodan
Sarah Young Shodan
Martin Kingsbury 1st kyu
Doug Stewart Shodan
Ian Purnell Shodan
Leon Britton Shodan
Hywell Morrish Nidan
Richard Brent Nidan

Student of the Year

Awarded at the end of each calendar year for dedication to training and for work on behalf of the club “off the mat”.

Year

Student

2002

Mariana Williams (4th kyu)

2003

Mariana Williams (3rd kyu)

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2009

 

2010

 



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Last Updated: 06/04/04