Shihan John Barnes 8th dan Kyoshi

John is the club’s most senior instructor and is our technical director. He studied Kung Fu for several years and in 1981 obtained his 1^st Degree Black Sash. He began his studies in the Goju Ryu Karate style in 1983 and obtained his 1st Dan grade in 1989. John also studied Aikido for many years and is a fully qualified practitioner of Shiatsu, Reiki, Swedish and sports massage.

John currently holds an 8^th dan grade and is the club’s senior instructor.

Other teachers

Paul Ross 6^th dan renshi
Andy Krafft 5^th dan (Adults’ section coordinator & club treasurer)
John Rakauskas 5^th dan (Kids’ section coordinator)
Russ Hester 5^th dan
Andy Warwick 5^th dan
Ken Douglas 4^th dan (Facilities coordinator)
Wendy Pinches 2^nd dan

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