Optimal Martial Arts & Self Defence

FIRST SESSION FREE - MON/THU, 19:30-21:00

our Team

With combined martial arts experience of over 120 years, our senior instructors have a wealth of knowledge and experience to support you on your martial arts journey.
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Shane Walker

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
7th Dan Wado Ryu Karate
6th Dan Atemi Jujitsu
4th Dan Kickboxing
4th Dan Mu-Chindo Karate
4th Dan Kobu-Jitsu
3rd Dan Tonfa-Jitsu
2nd Dan Bo-Jitsu
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Rob Sawyer

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
With over 25 years of experience in martial arts, Rob holds the rank of 6th Dan Black Belt in Atemi Jujitsu.
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Roger Green

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
With over 25 years of experience in martial arts, Roger holds the rank of 4th Dan Black Belt in Atemi Jujitsu. As well as training in other styles, Roger is an authorised advanced level instructor in Control & Restraint techniques.
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Carl Evans

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
4th Dan Atemi Jujitsu
3rd Dan Wado Ryu Karate
2nd Dan Kobu-Jitsu
2nd Dan Tonfa-Jitsu
1st Dan Nunchaku-Jitsu
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Al Thirsk

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
3rd Dan Atemi Jujitsu

Optimal Martial Arts & Self Defence

Optimal Martial Arts & Self Defence deliver high quality training in Atemi Jujitsu (Jiu-jitsu) and practical self-defence.