About us

Governing body
We belong to The Bushido Zazen International Society founded in 1969 with the aim of promoting the kyu shin do philosophy and providing facilities where both seniors and juniors could enjoy martial arts in a social atmosphere, free from strife and petty jealousies, in the belief members should be free to work and practice with whom so ever they wish.

Club ethics
Our aim is to provide a community club that is open, friendly, an environment that everyone feels welcome and relaxed. A safe place to learn martial arts. become fitter and make friends.
Building a good club and team spirit is about creating a positive atmosphere. Club members should be confident they are entering an environment where their skills will increase in a safe and friendly way. The club can never be a place of fear or intimidation. Individual members should be encouraged to support each other. Individual rivalry should be encouraged but controlled in a sporting, safe and friendly way by the coach. The coach should have practical experience backed with coaching certificates from a governing body. They should have the ability and confidence to adjust techniques that will meet individual needs and situations. To realise that all ability is relative and each person has their own worth in the club and their own contribution to make. A good coach should support, encourage and motivate the team to meet each individual's objective.

Senior instructor
Martyn Lawson

email martyn@kj2.co.uk
Tel 07584191057
 Martyn is a 3rd Dan in Judo, 3rd Dan in Ju Jitsu & BJJ purple belt Pedro Bessa.

With 40 years experience in martial arts and teaching for 20 years. Awarded honoury life member to The Bushido Zazen International Martial Arts Society in 1992.
Coaching awards with The Bushido Zazen International Martial Arts Society.
Martyn is an ex-international competitive representative for IBF, BZIS and IBC.
Full enhanced criminal record bureau checked (Police checked).