Martial Arts for Kids

Childrens Martial Arts

Samurai Kindy 5-7yrs

Samurai School 7-14yrs

Last Updated

November 2007

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Mu Te Shin Dojo's Bristol

Proud members of the

Mu Te Jinen Ryu Society

Proud members of the

British National

Martial Arts Association

Samurai School Instructors

Chief Club Instructor:  Mr Robert Armstrong, Lev5 Instructor - Sensei

Began his martial arts career in Judo at age 8.  Black Belt International recently issued Mr Armstrong with an award for Dedication & Commitment to Martial Arts to mark over 25 years involvement in martial arts training.  Mr Armstrong has had trainings in Ninjutsu, Jujutsu, Judo, Taekwondo, Boxing, Kick Boxing, Karate, Kung Fu, To-Shin Do, and Geoff 'Tank' Todd's Military Close Quarter Battle system.  He also has NVQ equivalent qualifications in Senior Coaching, Instructor, Child Protection, Health & Safety, and First Aid.

Founder Mu Te Shin Dojo's Bristol, Mu Te Jinen Ryu  Honbu Dojo - 4 Dan Sensei

Video 1  -  Video 2  -  Video 3

Assistant Club Instructor: Mr Ryan Lloyd, Lev3 Instructor - Sensei

Sensei Ryan Lloyd has over 15 years martial arts experience in Ninjutsu, Judo, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and other mixed martial arts styles, and has Nightclub Security experience.  Mr Lloyd is the overall club assistant instructor and co-founder of Mu Te Shin Dojo's Bristol.  He is CRB Certified, our lead fitness advisor and is currently pursuing qualifications in Child Protection, Health & Safety, Senior Coaching, Instructor and First Aid certifications through MASTARR and the British National Martial Arts Association.

Co-Founder Mu Te Shin Dojo's Bristol, Mu Te Jinen Ryu 2 Dan Sensei.   Video 1

Strategic Club Advisor: Mrs Vicky Armstrong, Lev3 Instructor - Sensei

Sensei Vicky Armstrong began her training at age 12 in Japanese Karate achieving first degree black belt in less than 3 years.  Mrs Armstrong has extensive competition experience in both kumite and forms style competition and was 9 times Higashi National Champion, British Championship runner up, EKGB Championship runner up and fought as a member of the England squad with an overall career that included a total of 26 first, 12 second, and 11 third placing's at national competition level.  Also qualified in Sports Acrobatic Gymnastics to Senior Club Coach level Mrs Armstrong provides valuable input into competitive and demonstration style training and is responsible for much of the behind the scenes work that goes into the club.

Higashi Karate Kai 2 dan.

Samurai School Instructor Assistant:

Helen England Lev1 Instructor 4 Kyu Mu Te Jinen Ryu Ian Lloyd Lev1 Instructor 1 Dan Mu Te Jinen Ryu Jason Fairfax Lev1 Instructor 4 Kyu Mu Te Jinen Ryu

Instructor Levels Explained

Level 1

Assist level 3 or above instructors but are not authorised to teach or run clubs.

Level 2

Are authorised to teach classes under guidance of Level 3 instructors, but are not authorised to run clubs.

Level 3

Authorised to run their own club and are allowed to recommend Level 1 and Level 2 promotions.  Level 3 instructors may assist in gradings ceremonies but are not authorized to award gradings.

Level 4

Run a club and also award student promotion but not instructor level promotions.

Level 5

Headmaster currently held by Robert Armstrong.  Only Level 5 Instructors can issue instructor level certification.