Meet Sensei Ben Richardson

Ben began training in martial arts over 20 years ago. Though his roots are found in Karate he has now trained in Aikido, Wing Tsung, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, Muay Thai, Progressive Fighting Systems (TTF), Judo, Kali and Jeet Kune Do.

Ben a current England Kumite Squad Member, holds a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate (Sensei Sherry, KUGB) is a Black Belt Level 2 Instructor in Jeet Kune Do & Kali (Bob Breen, BIG) and Blue Belt in Brazilian Ju Jitsu (Roger Gracie Academy, Oxford).

I have known Mr. Richardson for over five years. I was his senior instructor when he examined for his second Dan grade in Shotokan, and I was also his examiner when he was awarded formal approval for his instructor status from the Karate Union of Great Britain. Mr. Richardson is an excellent exponent of karate. He is technically sound in his basics, kata and kumite and as a result of his Masters and Bachelors degrees in Sport Science, has a thorough knowledge of the psychological, biomechanical and medical aspects of sport in general and martial arts in particular. He is a superb instructor. Although i am very much his senior in both Dan grades and years, and I taught him over many years, I have often trained under his instruction and found him to be a thorough, sympathetic, innovative and inspiring teacher. Professor Georges Dussart, Canterbury University, 4th Dan.

Ben still trains regularly in karate, Kali, Jeet Kune Do and Brazilian Ju Jitsu.  Recently became a Phase 1 Instructor in Progressive Fighting Systems traveling to Los Angeles to train with John Koeshall & Paul Vunak.

Ben was one of the first people to receive an instructorship from the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB) and the National Open College Network.

Ben continues to compete nationally and train both nationally and internationally to further his knowledge of the martial arts through his own experience.

Ben holds a Masters Degree in Sport & Exercise Science & is an Advanced Trainer in Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ).<