Sensei

What is a Sensei?

When a student reaches black belt at Karma, they are encouraged to teach aspects of the class. It is an excellent way for them to stay revised on the more basic elements, and the chance for the coloured (kyu) belts to learn from many different Sensei is a rare opportunity in martial art’s dojos. It gives them the chance to see slightly different techniques and know what is the core importance of each move. It is also good to see how people of different height, weight and strength perform techniques for maximum effect.

This page contains some of the Sensei currently teaching at Karma Ju-jitsu:

6th Dan Black Belts

Sensei Mike Widdall

Mike Widdall
Principle Coach and Club Owner
Background in JJ & Karate
Retired emergency paramedic

5th Dan Black Belts (Godans)

Sensei Craig Connell

Craig Connell
Background in JJ, Kickboxing & Karate

Sensei Mike Wood

Mike Wood
Background in JJ & Karate

3rd Dan Black Belts

Sensei Helen Widdall

Helen Widdall

Sensei George Maguire

George Maguire

2nd Dan Black Belts (Nidans)

Sensei Ryan Ogden

Ryan Ogden

1st Dan Black Belts (Shodans)

Sensei Michael Widdall

Michael Widdall

Sensei Graham Bennett

Graham Bennett

Sensei Mark Spiller

Mark Spiller

Sensei Steven Best

Steven Best

Sensei Gary Flanagan

Gary Flanagan

Sensei Andy Smithson

Andy Smithson