Murray's Martial Arts Academy Enfield

I started martial arts in my late teens.  It makes me laugh when I think back, as I was coaching myself from a book using a barn as a make shift gym. Of course I was doing everything wrong and moved on to proper instruction in 1972 with Kyushindo Karate.  After gaining my purple belt with Kyushindo I joined Higashi Wado Ryu Karate.  I joined Higashi because the training was hard and the fighting was tough and that’s what I wanted from my training.  Once I gained Dan grade in Higashi, I put a white belt on again and started learning the art of Ju Jitsu.  For me Ju Jitsu is a fantastic self-defence martial art.

 Over the years I have also trained in:                                                                                                                             

·        Wing Chun Kung Fu

·        Krava Maga

·        Escrima

·        Systema

·        Tai Chi Chaun

With over 37 years experience I have gained the following qualifications;         

·        M.A.C self defence coach

·        3^rd Dan Higashi Karate

·        6^th Dan Ju Jitsu

In that time, I have trained with some great instructors such as;                                                                            

·        Meji Suzuki (Judd St)

·        Steve Morris

·        Sensei Gregg Wallace

·        Sensei Ticky Donovan

·        Sensei Peter Spanton

·        Prof Richard Morris

·        Prof James Mc Dade

·        Prof Del Connelly

·        Grand Master Sid Sifos                                                                                                                                                                                              

Since I began my martial arts Journey, I do believe the standards have got much better. A black belt today is technically far better and more knowledgeable then a black belt was thirty years ago.  I think this is due to better instruction, more choice and better information available to students.  Students starting any martial art today are very fortunate and privileged, they will find training very rewarding.

Thank you for reading this I look forward to seeing you soon.

ROBERT