Shihan Dan Lewis (7th Dan)
I began my training in Kyokushinkai Karate in the early 1980s. I moved over to Okinawan Goju Ryu karate after moving to Bristol to study. I have also trained in, Ju Jitsu, Escrima, White Crane Kung Fu, judo and Muay Thai.
I continue to explore Goju and other martial arts. I teach a number of adult and junior clubs in Portishead. Over the last number of years been I have travelled around the country running seminars and also exploring and writing a book on ‘Sanchin’. In June 2019 I was awarded Nanadan 7th Dan by Shihan Roger Sheldon, Chairman of the Okinawan Martial Arts Association (OMAA) and Shihan David Arnold
I am the principal instructor of Daigaku Karate Kai and oversee all the clubs both adult and junior. I have also been a school teacher for nearly 30 years.
Contact Dan on 07958 363522 or email [email protected]
I continue to explore Goju and other martial arts. I teach a number of adult and junior clubs in Portishead. Over the last number of years been I have travelled around the country running seminars and also exploring and writing a book on ‘Sanchin’. In June 2019 I was awarded Nanadan 7th Dan by Shihan Roger Sheldon, Chairman of the Okinawan Martial Arts Association (OMAA) and Shihan David Arnold
I am the principal instructor of Daigaku Karate Kai and oversee all the clubs both adult and junior. I have also been a school teacher for nearly 30 years.
Contact Dan on 07958 363522 or email [email protected]
Simon Mackown (4th Dan)
Simon currently holds the rank of Yonddan which he passed in November 2023.
Simon runs the clubs based at St Annes Church, Brislingon
Contact Simon on 07793 201149 or email [email protected]
Simon runs the clubs based at St Annes Church, Brislingon
Contact Simon on 07793 201149 or email [email protected]
Assistant Instructors
Ross Adamson - Shodan Ho - High Down Infant School
Fiona Bryant - 1st Kyu - Gordano School
Marco James - Brown Belt - St Annes
John Shyne - Shodan - St Joesph's
Liz Hathway - High Down Junior School
Faye Nash - High Down Infant School
Fiona Bryant - 1st Kyu - Gordano School
Marco James - Brown Belt - St Annes
John Shyne - Shodan - St Joesph's
Liz Hathway - High Down Junior School
Faye Nash - High Down Infant School
