All students are expected to:
• Be honest and respectful.
• Practice in true Budo spirit.
• Ensure their Keiko-Gi (clothing) is clean, tidy, and well presented.
Mark Sensei has achieved ranks in the following disciplines.
• Karate-Do – Sandan (3rd Dan)
• Mugai Ryu Meishi Ha Iaido – Sandan (3rd Dan)
• Kendo – Shodan (1st Dan)
• Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei (Seitei) – Ikkyu (1st Kyu)
• Enshin Ryu – Nikyu (2nd Kyu)
• Genko Nito Ryu – Sankyu (3rd Kyu)
• Meifu Shinkage Ryu – Yonkyu (4th Kyu)
All students must:
• Respect the UK law, restrictions, and guidelines regarding swords/weapons.
• Ensure all training aids such as Iaito, bokken and any other weapons are checked and well maintained for safe practice.
• Always adhere to etiquette.
• Inform the Sensei of any injuries and or health related issues which could impact you, or a fellow student’s safety.
We currently hold our training sessions at St. Barnabas Church Hall in Gloucester every Monday from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.