Who’s Who – National Committee
National Committee
Errol Blake
Chair: Errol Blake
Email : chairman@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: Nenriki Kendo Dojo
Art and Grade: 3rd Dan Kendo
Outside Budo: Retired
A bit about me: tba
Hilary Hadley
Vice Chair: Hilary Hadley
Email : vice.chair@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: Seishinkan South West London
Art and Grade: Iaido (Godan) Jodo (Yondan)
Outside Budo: Head of Live Performance Department, Equity
A bit about me: I have studied Iaido and Jodo for many years and am one of the first students of Chris Mansfield Sensei, when Iaido and Jodo were first introduced to the UK. I am the Dojo Leader for Seishinkan South West London, which practices both arts in Tooting and Streatham venues. I was a member of the Constitutional Working party that developed the new Constitution for the BKA. In a professional capacity I am a lead negotiator for the Performers Union Equity and am currently Head of the Live Performance Department.
Secretary: Debbie Bevan
c/o 16 Hurst House, Penton Rise, London WC1X 9ED
Email : secretary@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: London, tba
Art and Grade: Iai
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Treasurer: Martin Farncombe
Address tba
Email : treasurer@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: tba
Art and Grade: tba
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Director of International Relations: Jock Hopson
Email : international@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: tba
Art and Grade: Iai
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Membership Secretary: Neil Andriot
P.O. Box 820, Gillingham, ME8 1BZ, United Kingdom
Email : member.secretary@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: Shin Bu Kan Rochester
Art and Grade: Iaido Nidan
Outside Budo: Big NFL Fan, Marillion fan. Fan of awful television (apparently).
A bit about me: I started training in kendo but changed to iaido and have never looked back. I enjoy being part of a dojo family and get a real kick watching the other students advance. Outside of iaido I play squash and badminton and am a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills NFL team. Waiting patiently for them to start winning again
Co-options to the National Committee and Other Useful Contacts
Health and Safety Officer: Donald Gordon
Email : health.safety@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: Kendo – Taiseidokai (Glasgow), Dojo Leader for Royal Air Force dojo, RAF Cranwell. Iaido – Shonenjiku (Glasgow)
Art and Grade: Kendo (Sandan), Iaido (Shodan)
Outside Budo: Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner & Environmental Director
A bit about me: Live in Glasgow, started Kendo 6 years ago with Kashi-No-Ki-Kenyu-Kai and Iaido 18 months ago – still enjoying both!
Publicity Officer: Scott Halls
Email : bka.pro@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: Heijoshin Dojo, Walsall
Art and Grade: Yondan iaido, nidan jodo.
Outside Budo: Self-employed architectural and technical illustrator
A bit about me: I started budo in 1984, studying karate and then moving to jujutsu/kobudo. I started iaido under the BKA in 2000 and curently study iaido and jodo, with kendo when I have the chance! I am also the National Representative of Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu kenjutsu in the UK. Outside of budo, I am an American Football referee and a hang glider pilot.
Child Protection Officer: Amanda Allen
Email : child.protection@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: tba
Art and Grade: tba
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Complaints Officer: Phil Henderson
Email : complaints@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: tba
Art and Grade: tba
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Also National Committee Members (but listed with their Bu)…
Iaido Dojo Representatives Committee Chair: Peter West
Email:Â drc.iai@kendo.org.uk
See Iaido Bu Who’s Who here
Jodo Dojo Representatives Committee Chair: Lesley Drewe
Email: drc.jodo@kendo.org.uk
See Jodo Bu Who’s Who here
Kendo Dojo Representatives Committee Chair: Gary O’Donnell
Email: drc.kendo@kendo.org.uk
See Kendo Bu Who’s Who here