the B.A.M.A

  BAMA Black Belts

The Black Belt is recognised as a symbol for the practising martial artist.  The dedicated and sincere student will recognise that shodan or it's equivalent is the mark of the competent beginner. 

Within the Association, our recognition of a Black Belt or equivalent is based upon a technical standard and maturity of practice found within the individual martial artist that is reflected in their level of experience and ability.

Each candidate is graded on their own "style's" syllabus, and taking into account their age and physicality.  The tests are carried out by a panel of examiners by arrangement, but usually on one of our weekend courses.

Those who are successful in the exam are considered to be "with a degree" : yudansha

We are proud to recognise the following Black Belts who are current members registered with the Association:











 

nanadan

Anthony Blades, kyoshi

Russell Stutley, kyoshi
 

rokudan 

Stuart Howe, renshi 25/10/2014
Neil Ellison, renshi 25/10/2014

John Burke, renshi 04/06/2016

 

godan  

Dave Floyd 03/06/2017

Craig Downing 1/01/2018

 

yondan 

Richard Carrick, tasshi 25/10/2014
Juha Tuominen 16/05/2015

Lee Warren 16/05/2015
Paul March 27/09/2016


sandan 

Ted Phoenix 8/10/11
Jim Harvey 27/07/2014

Clare Potter 25/10/2014

James Wight 25/10/2014

Jari Tuominen 16/05/2015

Keith Morgan 10/10/2015

Craig Thomas 28/11/2015

Andrew C Liddell 17/03/2016

Zack Morgan 04/06/2016

Natasha Barlow 04/06/2016
Nicola Carrick 01/10/2016
James Drake 03/06/2018 
 

nidan 

Catriona Maslin 25/10/2014

James Warren 25/10/2014

Janet Drew 10/10/2015

Adam Castle 01/10/2016

Andrew Power 01/10/2016
Sophie Nuber 11/11/2017
Jack Zheng 12/11/2017
Deborah Needham 03/06/2018 

 

 

shodan

Giles Basson 14/10/12

John Drew 25/10/2014

Leah Watson 25/10/2014

Alex Clulow 16/05/2015

Shana Osborne 16/05/2015

Deabra Stuart 16/05/2015