Many of our current members will not have been training with us at this time however, just before his death I hosted a visit from Vernon C.F.Bell 10th Dan Hanshi founder of the original British Karate Federation in 1956. more info at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoseikan_Karate
I first became involved with Vernon back in 1968 at the age of just 8yrs old,
when my father took me along to one of Vernons Karate / Judo Classes in Upminster, Essex.
He became very close friends with my father and a few years later when the British Karate Federation disbanded, we remained close friends up until his passing.
Vernon C. F. Bell Hanshi 10th Dan sadly passed away on the 27th Feb 2004 ( 1922 - 2004 )
A True Pioneer of British Karate and a dear friend and mentor, whom will be sadly missed by us all from the Martial Arts community from the early years.
Chris Clarry Shihan 8th Dan
Head of the Yoseikan Karate Association U.K
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