Festival of martial arts for people with
disabilities
Friday April 23rd 2010.
Dartford Judo Club
The late Sensei Terry Taylor, Founder of the
‘Breaking Down Barriers’ Disability Martial Arts
Festival.
Thank you very much for attending Breaking down Barriers, Terry Taylor Memorial
Festival 2010. This event is, as ever, in memory of the late Terry Taylor Sensei, whose
vision was to ensure that as many disabled people as possible can have access to
Martial Arts in all its forms.
We are pleased to once again have this event at Dartford Judo Club, host to current and
future Olympic and Paralympic Judo athletes, and our thanks go to the club for enabling
us to use this facility.
My sincere thanks also go to all the instructors and volunteers who have given up their
time to come along not only to teach, but to be a part of the Breaking Down Barriers
experience.
Finally a very big thank you must go to Malka Machin, who does all administration in the
background and to Brian Taylor and family for their continued support in both
administration and sponsorship of this event, and also to our supporters and sponsors
over the recent years.
This year we are delighted to welcome some special guests: from Japan, Dr. Shuichi
Terashima, whose profile you can see in this programme and Dennis Jones, Steve
Strong, Graham Wendes and Maurice Oldridge.
I wish you all a very enlightening and enjoyable experience.
R. Billson, Festival co-organiser
Festival timetable
9.00 - 9.30 am
Instructors arrive and get ready, welcome and briefing
9.30 – 10.00 am
Arrival & registration of schools
10.00 – 10.15
Welcome & opening ceremony
10.15 – 10.30 am
Warm up
10.30 -11.00 am
First session
11.00 -11.30pm
Second session
11.30 -12.00
Third session
12.00-12.30
Fourth session
12.30-1.00 pm
Lunch
1.00-1.30 pm
Fifth session
1.30 -2.00 pm
Demonstrations
2.00-2.30 pm
Presentations
Please note that this timetable may be subject to slight change on the day.
Dr Shuichi Terashima : 5th Dan Renshi, Shihan-Dai DNBKID & MSMAS Kendo Head.
B.A. (Hons), M.Sc. & Ph.D.
Terashima Renshi was born in a small town in the Northern Region Tochigi Prefecture,
his family history was that of the Shizoku (Samurai warrior) class, descended from Aizu
han (Aizu clan), with inherited blood of Seiwa-genji. Unfortunately his family archives
were destroyed and burnt by the Satsuma army during the Aizu-war. (1868). When
Terashima Renshi was 5 years old he first took up a shinai under the tutelage of his
Grandfather but was moved to a local Kendo Dojo aged 7. The Dojo was large with
several Teachers from Tochigi Police and Kokushikan University, there, as a result of
hard training had some good results at major tournaments. Aged 17 he was diagnosed
as RD (retinal detachment) but after recovering from his operation resumed Kendo. His
biggest change in Kendo was meeting with a Nito Kendo-ka (two swords) which had a
great impact on the future of his Kendo life as Nito style made him think how deep sword
fighting philosophy was and he has been training Nito Kendo ever since.
Name:
Martial Art:
Level:
Dave Lee
Mixed
5th Dan (Master)
I started martial arts at age 9, and have studied Kung Fu, Karate, Judo, Tae Kwon Do,
Aiki-Jutsu, Kenjutsu, JuJutsu and universal cane system. Dave will teach Cane and Self
Defence at the event.
In 2007 I founded the Disability Martial Arts Association for Disabled People, and is the
current chief executive of the organisation. Its main aims are to promote martial arts to
people with disabilities, and ensure that instructors have the knowledge and experience
to engage people with disabilities into their clubs.
Email: www.disabilitymartialartsasociation.co.uk
Neil Howard
Martial Art:
Level:
Mixed
4th Dan (Master)
My club website is www.bfd-kofukan.co.uk and email [email protected]
I started training in 1973 aged 12 (The height of the first Bruce Lee/Kung Fu craze !).
My main training has always been in Shito Ryu Karate (Known in many groups as
Shukokai) and hold the grade of 4th Dan but also hold the grade of brown belt in Ju Jitsu
WJJA gained around 1988. I have also studied some Kobudo under Julian Mead (Late
80's and 90's) and also under my Sensei K Tomiyama.
As a young man I competed in both Kata and Kumite along with studying the traditional
classic aspects of true Karate. I despise the old fashioned inter style rivalry and enjoy
training in any school/style/system -so much to learn. One of the main aims of
KOFUKAN KARATE written by Sensei Tomiyama is to "Cultivate a good personality and
strong character". These aspects of Karate I teach to my own students.
I was diagnosed as a diabetic at the age of 9 (1970) and have been on Insulin since
then. I had kidney failure in 1989 and went on dialysis, around the time I also became
partially sighted. In 2002 I had transplant which failed quite dramatically. I lost the
transplant and spent six months in Leeds General infirmary with MRSA and VRE. I had
to stop work due to illness and worse, stop Karate. My assistant instructor ran the club
for a while and I kept involved in Karate as best as I could, but frankly......not good In
2004, due to the long term diabetes and dialysis I had a below knee amputation on my
left leg. Then on the 17th February 2005 another kidney was available and although I
was borderline well enough to have the transplant surgery they went ahead and it went
spot on. Out of hospital in 12 days.
During the 6 months in LGI, the first 2-3 were a bit touch and go and later I was told it
was a good thing I was strong. I firmly believe that my years of Karate saved my life.
Sam and Vicky Waters
Vicki and Sam have been training in martial arts for over 9 years. They each hold a
black belt in the following styles of karate:
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Freestyle
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Korean Tang Soo DO
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Tsuyoi karate jutsu
Vicki and Sam cross trained in those styles over a period of 5 years training on average
7 times a week in the dojo and for far too many hours to count at home.
Sam and Vicki currently train in:
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Ju jitsu = 4thy kyu
Kobudo = 4th kyu
Wado Ryu = 4th kyu
Also Sam alone practices the art of Kenjutsu of which he is graded at 4th kyu and is his
favourite martial art.
Richard Burford 3rd Dan Karate
I started martial arts at the age of 11 in August 1986 due to being bullied at school. I
began training in Kenilworth, Warwickshire in a style called Sakiado under the name of
Peter Baines. This style of martial art was basically Korean based. Starting a martial art
could not have been better as it gave me a huge boost in confidence. After a number of
year’s I began to filter away from this establishment in order to join a freestyle
organisation named U.K.A.S.K.O. (The United Kingdom All Styles Karate Organization.)
It was through this organisation where I gained my black belt in 1994. From here on in
the club I was affiliated to linked up to another freestyle organization & from here on in
we began to formulate our own system of fighting. All the way through my martial arts
career I have trained under an able-bodied syllabus, the reason I mention this is that I
have a weakness on the left side of my body. The medical term for this is called
Heamopleagic. This is down to slight scarring on the right hand side of my brain that
mirrors over to the left hand side of my body. I am pleased to say I have managed so far
and will continue to do so that I have reached a 3rd Dan status. I am also a patron of the
Disability Martial Arts Association.
Kate & Nikki Malyon
Kate began training at age of 5, in Judo, as many do. Continued training over last 35
years in several arts including, police ju Jitsu, Kyokushinkai karate, Brithai and Tang Soo
Do. Currently 4th Dan in Tang Soo do being founder and Chief instructor of Yong Gi Do
Tang Soo Do in Essex. Taught police Ju Jitsu as a serving police officer, taught self
defence programmes in colleges of education ( ofsted approved ) Specialist area, self
defence and self protection for women and children's development programmes through
martial arts. Committed to being a fully inclusive club, focusing on individual potential
and enjoyment of the art. Both are patrons of the Disability Martial Arts Association.
Roger Payne, Kyoshi
6th Dan Aikido, 6th Dan Iaido & 6th Dan Judo
www.msmas.org
I am delighted, once again, to support this marvellous event.
Ever since Terry and I met, many years ago now, I have always been pleased to support
‘Breaking Down the Barriers’ a.k.a “Terry’s do”…I was there when Terry suddenly left us,
but in true tradition, the ‘show went on’, just as Terry had planned it.
I began my own training in the Martial Arts over 40 years ago with Shotokan Karate,
under the auspices of the KUGB. As the years passed, I made contact with other Martial
Arts, such as: Judo, Iaido, Aikido, Jujitsu, Kendo & Kobudo, reaching Dan Grade (Black
Belt) level in 3 of them, whilst Grading in many others. However, after some 20 years of
training I found personal enjoyment and fulfilment in teaching others, rather than by
participating myself in competitions and the like.
This culminated in the late 80's of the opening of my own Dojo in Mid Sussex. Another
20 years later I still teach weekly, my belief in Kihon (basic) Waza (technique)
completely unshaken and as strong today as it ever was, believing always:
"constant practice of the basics is the only way to progress, whilst trying to retain
the 'beginners mind',"
Rachel Walden
Rachel who was infamously born on the day the Falklands conflict began, started in
Judo as a young girl. Rachel is now a black belt in Okinawan Karate and Cane Masters,
and is also a Defendo student. Rachel teaches and preaches Cane Masters, and is a
patron of the Disability Martial Arts Association.
Justin Wright - 5th kyu & former student of Terry Taylor
I was the deafblind student of the late Terry Taylor Sensei.
I was born, in South Africa, with defective optic nerves, leaving me with minimal vision,
and lost my hearing through an illness at age five. Growing up with a dual sensory loss
was very, very challenging. But a disability would not hold me back; I was a vital member
of my school's swimming
team, and also participated in some field and track events. I had one-to-one support in
the classroom and excelled at academics. I did a business degree via distance learning
courses from home. I am indebted to my parents, particularly my mother, whose
constant encouragement and support helped me to get where I am today. After
completing my studies, I moved to England to try and make a better life for myself. I
spent a year in Bristol working for a publishing firm, then moved to London to take up a
reconciliations role within HSBC's investment banking division. I am still working at
HSBC but have moved around a fair bit and am now based at our Southampton offices.
It was while working in London that I first started training with Terry, in early 2003. At that
time I simply wanted to learn self-defence and was looking for an instructor who was up
for the challenging of coaching someone with zero hearing and very limited eyesight and
the unique communication methods this necessitated. I was not even sure at that time
whether karate was for me. However I really enjoyed the sessions with Sensei Terry, so
began training regularly. Sensei Terry was a great coach and worked me very hard until
I was up to his standards! Executing a move correctly isn't easy when you cannot see
properly how it is done however Sensei Terry guided me through the
technique and kept me practising until I had mastered it, doing his best to explain what I
needed to do and constantly gave feedback. In May 2005, Sensei Terry entered me in a
mainstream karate competition, attended by about 400 competitors. I entered the kata
section only, with men at similar grades as myself, and much to my surprise, came 2nd
in our group. Out of all those able-bodied men I was also awarded the prize for
excellence. I was still training with Sensei Terry and expected to take my 6th kyu
grading, when he passed away so suddenly and unexpectedly 2 years ago. After that, I
guess I dropped out of karate for a while, just didn't have the heart to go on, I guess.
I resumed training in January this year, with Sensei Neil Byrne at Central Warwickshire
Shotokan Karate Clubs, and took my 6th kyu grading in early March. Shortly after that, I
relocated to the South West to start my new role at Southampton. I joined the Southern
Shotokan Karate Association at Salisbury and train there regularly under the guidance of
Sensei Chris Kerley. I achieved my 5th kyu grade in September 2008.
Unfortunately Justin is unable to join us this year, but sends his best wishes for all who
take part!
Chris Bird
Chris started training with his father at the age of 7, and continued on and off whilst
away at school. His interest was renewed at 14 whilst helping his father develop an
unarmed combat and riot control programme for the Naval base where his father
worked. He joined the Royal Navy and travelled around learning what ever was available
and later served in the Gulf. Chris runs and teaches at the BOKB in Hampshire and also
teaches Seido, a soft form. Chris is also a CaneMasters instructor and teaches around
the country, as well as being a Defendo student, Chris, travel to learn from different
instructors around the country. Chris is also a patron of the Disability Martial Arts
Association.
Clifford Hyde-Gomes born1951, and his martial arts history goes back to 1960 at the age
of 9 years old, his father used to teach him boxing, but as he always used to be away
from home due to his work, his father enrolled him into a martial arts school, and this is
how it all started.
Kalari from 1960 to 1964 Master Bhattacharjee in Dacca East Pakistan (now
Bangladesh) (4 years) Bando Kickboxing 1964 to 1970 Mr Dodo Mia in Dacca years
Jitsu Ruy 1970 to 1972 Sensei Hasimoto in Dacca, 1st Dan Black Belt (2 years)
He stopped for 8 years due to the war with Hindu and Muslim, where schools were burnt
or closed down. At that time He worked with the United Nation Merchant Marines for 5
years. And the British High Commission, Dacca, for 3 years in the Security department
He came to England in 1979 Shaolin Fist Kung Fu 1979 to 1987 under master, Yop
Leong. 2 Dan Black Sash London.(8 years) Tae Kwon Do ITF 1 year and 6 month 1986
to 1988 master Ree Ki Ha, 2nd Dan Black Belt.(2 years) Karate 1986 to 1993. Under
Shihan Raymond Lee 4th Dan Black Belt Chinese Kickboxing 1990 to date 5th
Dan (Awarded on 2002 by WUMA Awarded a Certificate by WUMA Master of the
Martial Arts 1999 Chum Kune Do 9thDan Black Belt (Awarded on 2008 by Black Belt
International ) Chum Kune Do (Eurasian Martial Arts) 1990 to date he is the Founder of
Chum Kune Do Martial Arts Academy Master and Chief Instructor of Chum Kune Do
1999 3 times UK Hall of Fame Presented by the World United Martial Arts Association
2000 International Referee Certificate (WUMA Italy) Medway Sport Award 2004
Nominated by University of Kent & Medway Council. 3 times Pride in Medway 2005 to
2007 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Medway for Outstanding
Achievement. By Medway Council, Medway Messenger, University of Kent & MHS
Homes Group. 2006 National Martial Arts Award for Dedication & Commitment to
Martial Arts, By British National Martial Arts Association. Awarded Community Champion
Certificate of Merit by Kent Community Foundation 2007. USA Hall of Fame 2007
USA Hall of Honor & Fame 2010 Grand Master England
He has coached students from inter-school, county, British, International to become
World Champion in Kung Fu, Karate, and Kickboxing in forms and contact fighting.
Wayne Swietoslawski Shihan 7th Dan
Wayne Swietoslawski runs small Ju Jitsu clubs in Herts, Northants and Surrey, mainly
training small but enthusiastic groups of students that have sought him out to train them,
as opposed to trying different marketing and advertising schemes to try and find
students. It all began for Wayne in 1975, at the age of five when his father took him,
along with his older brother, to a Ju Jitsu club in order to build his confidence along with
his physical stature. He enjoyed his training and developed his skills quickly. His then
instructor, the late Sensei Peter Monkman, seemed impressed with Wayne and his
brother and would always teach them additional techniques at the end of each class.
This spurred them both on to train harder. By the age of 10 Wayne reached black belt
under Sensei Monkman with the World Ju Jitsu Federation. Whilst training with Sensei
Monkman Wayne also began training with Shihan Ken Culshaw and Shihan Mally
Holmes in Welham Green. From then on he attended as many courses, seminars and
other martial art clubs as time (and his parents) would allow! Wayne is also a patron of
the Disability Martial Arts Association.
Steven Timperley
Steven served twenty-two years in the British Army from 1986 - 2008. He completed
seven operational tours of duty, many of which he was employed in specialist roles in
often hazardous and hostile environments. After one particular deployment he was
awarded a ‘General Officer Commanding’s Commendation’ for services rendered.
During his military career Steven was an advisor and instructor to various military units
regarding personal security, self-defence and physical intervention training. Steven holds
of a wide variety of national accredited qualifications to instruct weapons awareness and
recognition, physical intervention and fitness related activities. He is also highly qualified
to teach personal security, self-defence and an array of pragmatic martial arts systems.
Over the years Steven has amassed a wealth of practical knowledge and firsthand
experience relating directly to violence in its various forms. Patron of the Disability
Martial Arts Association.
Landé Fourie [3rd Dan]
Essex Sport Personality of the Year, 2009, Landé Fourie , 3rd Dan Shotokan karate , 4th
Dan Freestyle karate, BA(SW)Hons, BSc (Psych)Hons] UKTKF Shotokan Instructor,
started karate 1985 under the JKA in South Africa. Relocating to England in 1994 she
continued her karate career where has been assistant instructor at other clubs, before
opening her own, now full time, dojo in Colchester in 2007. Landé competes on local,
national and international level with many successes including FSKA Team and
Individual Kata Titles. She broke her elbow during a national tournament in 2006, yet
continued to win national kumite title that year, as well as triple golds at the Five
Continents Championships in Ireland a few weeks later. That fracture, that wasn’t
diagnosed until almost a year later, and then operated on in January 2007, meant that
Landé took a sabbatical from tournaments until 2009 when she took part in the FSKA
World Championships regaining her Individual Kata, Team Kata and Team Kumite titles,
and received silver in individual kumite. Landé has a post graduate degrees in Social
Work and Psychology and worked as a Child Protection Social Worker and Family Court
Advisor until 2007 when she changed her career to become a full time karate instructor.
Landé short stint (6 months) in a wheelchair in early 2005 gave her a better appreciation
for doing sport with a disability. As a result Landé has fully embraced teaching those with
various abilities including deaf, blind, with prosthetic limbs, and cerebral palsy through
her career as full time instructor. She is also an ambassador for the Disability Martial
Arts Association.
Steve Strong
Steve Strong is the Head of Tsuyoi Martial Arts. He is a 3rd Dan in Karate Jutsu with the
British Combat Association, a BCA Level 3 Enhanced Self Protection Instructor, and a
Shodan in Kickboxing. He is presently training under Joe Carslake Hanshi 10th Dan,
learning from him Aiki Ju Jutsu, and both Reiki and Kuatsu healing discilplines. Steve's
clubs specialise in applied Karate Jutsu - a no-nonsense approach to the application of
original karate techniques in self-protection. His background encompasses both sport
Karate and Judo, and Steve won the Silver medal at the World Open, and is three times
British Open Kata Champion. In latter years however, he has turned his full commitment
toward training in the original practical uses of the martial arts, and sought the best
education available from many sources. To maintain both the fitness and workout
aspects of training, and the extension of additional skills, he has recently opened
Kickboxing and Kobudo classes within Tsuyoi Martial Arts. He is proud that he is able to
offer his coaching to everyday people, regardless of any limitations they experience in
other areas of their lives
Our deepest thanks go to current and past sponsors of Breaking Down Barriers –
Terry Taylor Memorial Fund
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Steve Strong
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Graham Wendes and friends
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Nigel, Vicky and Sam Waters and their school friends and parents who have
sponsored the event from Castle View School in Essex
Justin J Wright
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Gillingham Lions Club Charitable Trust Fund
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Richard B Young
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Philip S Taylor
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Nick Clark
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Doug and Betty Bayne
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Brian & Sandra Lockyer
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Dave and Pat Spreyer
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Albert & June Greenbank
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Jon Greenbank and Susi Sonday
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J L Fearn
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C A Robbins
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Goutam Bose
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Phil Goddard
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Bexley Visual Impairment Team
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Esther Taylor
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Malka Machin
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BTA Consulting Limited