Instructors

I have been involved in martial arts since 1987. My main art is Ju Jitsu studied under the BJJAGB, but I have also studied Shaolin Kung Fu under Sifu Yap Leong and Wing Chun Kung Fu under Master James Sinclair as well as Western Boxing.

I am a registered instructor and graded to Nidan level in the art of Bujutsu by The Amalgamated Warrior Arts. Holding a level 5 certification in Kobudo weapons with the BJJAGB as well as being a senior qualified fitness instructor with The Association of Professional Fitness Instructors. I also hold diplomas in Anatomy & Physiology and am First Aid trained.

As well as teaching Bujutsu I have also devised a Self Defence system with workshops being taught to NHS employees, as well as Corporation overseas workers.

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André Santander has been a martial artist since 1976 in his native France. Studying Shotokan Karate, Kung Fu, Full Contact Karate, Muay Thai, Kyokushinkai Karate, ITF Tae Kwon Do and Bujutsu with Eastern England Bujutsu Association.

André's achievements include; French Junior Finalist, Best Fighter in Paris Cup, several fights in full contact and Muay Thai including in Hong Kong, Silver medal in Tae Kwon Do, Gold medal in Kata, Bronze medal in grappling at the International Wakarishin Ju Jitsu Tournament. He holds Black Belts or equivalent in Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai and Bujutsu with a first kyu in Kyokushinkai Karate.

Nick Painter has been involved in martial arts for a number of years with a background in Shotokan Karate and Western Boxing. Nick joined Eastern England Bujutsu Association in 2005.

He holds a Black Belt in Bujutsu and is assistant instructor to Chief Instructor Steve Cook.