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Renshi
Kevin Mckane
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Chief
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Grades
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4th
Dan Ju Jitsu |
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2nd
Dan Judo |
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Renshi
Kevin McKane began martial arts in 1980 and gained his 1st degree
black belt in judo in 1983. He represented Surrey on many occasions
and was a regular on the local competition scene. While working
overseas in 1984 Kevin founded the Faulkland Islands Pioneer
Judo Club. This was the first time Judo had been practiced on
the island. Returning home in 1986, he formed the England branch
of the club which enjoyed many succeses in the Adult and Junior
competition circuit. Kevin Gained his 2nd Dan in 1988 at the
London Judo Society, Lavender Hill, London. |
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In
1990 Kevin took up Ju Jitsu under the guidance of Shihan Mike
Johnson of Go No Sen Ryu, training regularly at the Budokan,
Frimley, Surrey and Farnborough Recreation Centre, Hants. Kevin
soon discoveread Ju Jitsu offered everything a dedicated martial
artist was looking for. |
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Enjoying
his new art, he gained his 1st Dan in Ju Jitsu in 1993, and
his 2nd Dan in 1995. Then in 1998 he received from Shihan Mike
Johnson, along with his 3rd Dan, his certificate to teach Go
No Sen Ryu Ju Jitsu, making this a special grading. |
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Renshi
Kevin together with Sensei Mark Nelson, a close friend and training
partner, founded the Tatsumaki Ju Jitsu Kai (Winding Dragon).
Sensei Mark has since emigrated to Australia and is in the process
of forming an Australian branch of Tatsumaki. In England the
club has grown in statue and is now well established. Renshi
Kevin has his own way of teaching Ju Jitsu in a relaxed, good
humoured and friendly way. |
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Kevin
was awarded his 4th Dan by Shihan Mike Johnson in October 2002.
He expresses his thanks and admiration to all students of Tatsumaki
and hopes they gain as much pleasure in studying the art of Ju Jitsu
as he has and will continue to do so for many years to come.
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Yours
in Budo, Renshi Kevin. |
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