Who’s Who – Kendo Bu
Kendo Senior Grades
There are currently six seventh dan kendoka who are members of the BKA. They are:
- John Howell 7th Dan Kyoshi (1994)
- Jock Hopson 7th Dan Kyoshi (1994)
- Mike Davis 7th Dan Kyoshi (1998)
- Terry Holt 7th Dan Renshi (1999)
- Geoff Salmon 7th Dan Renshi (2007)
- Jeff Humm 7th Dan Renshi (2008)
Kendo Bu Management Team
Kendo Bucho (Head of Bu/Faculty) – John O’Sullivan
Email: kendo.bucho@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: tba
Art and Grade: (6th) Rokudan, Renshi
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Kendo Grading Officer – Honga Wright-ChoEmail: kendo.grading@kendo.org.uk
Practices at:Tora
Art and Grade: 5th dan
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Alan James Thompson
Kendo Events Officer – Alan James Thompson
Email: kendo.events@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: Mumeishi
Art and Grade: 4th dan
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Mano Takashi
National Kendo Coach – Mano Takashi sensei
Email (Currently Inactive): kendo.coach@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: tba
Art and Grade: 6th dan
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Sean Starr
Kendo Squad Manager – Sean Starr
Email: kendo.manager@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: Nagamitsu
Art and Grade: 4th Dan
Outside Budo: tba
A bit about me: tba
Gary O'Donnell
Kendo Dojo Representatives Committee Chair: Gary O’Donnell
Email: drc.kendo@kendo.org.uk
Practices at: Do Shin Ken Yu Kai – West Yorkshire
Art and Grade: I have practiced Kendo, Iaido and Jodo over the year’s achieving grades in all three. I particularly enjoy Kata training. I also practice kenjutsu: Mizoguchi Ha Itto Ryu, Niten Ichi Ryu,Shinto Ryu and even a little Ona Ha Itto ryu on occasions.
Outside Budo: In my spare time I am a school teacher: Design & Technology with ICT
A bit about me: I started my kendo training in 1980 and have been involved on and off (Mostly off) with the national squad on several occasions over the years. I have lost track of the numerous competitions and events that I have taken part in over the years (I have a draw full of medals and cups of all shapes and sizes).
More recently I have focussed mainly but not exclusively on refereeing and am currently the chair of the DRC.