Chief Instructor Profile

Sensei Richard Hang Hong

3rd Dan Seitou Ryu
3rd Dan Seiwakai Goju Ryu
3rd Dan JKF Goju Kai

Training History

1986 - Started training in Wado Ryu Karate under Sensei Tim Steele in West Wickham, Kent

1992/3 - Briefly trained in Judo and Kung Fu at local clubs in Beckenham & Bromley, Kent

1997 - Restarted karate. Training in Go-Kan-Ryu Karate under Shihan Rod Martin

2000 - Continued training in Kenshukai Karate full time under Shihan Rod Martin

2001 - Graded to Shodan-ho (Provisional 1st Dan) in Kenshukai Karate under Shihan Rod Martin

2002 - Graded to Shodan (1st Dan) in Kenshukai Karate under Shihan Rod Martin

2003 - Promoted to Senior Regional Instructor for Essex in Kenshukai Karate

2004 - Graded to Nidan (2nd Dan) in Kenshukai Karate under Shihan Rod Martin

2005 - Began training in Iaido under the Sensei Okimitsu Fuji, Sensei Steve Boyle and the late Sensei Tom Grogen

2005 - Established Seitou Ryu Karate in Essex. Affiliated to NAKMAS

2005 - Started training with Sensei George Andrews - 7th Dan (Goju Ryu) and Sensei Steve Roberts - 6th Dan (Shotokan)

2006 - Attended Shotokan karate seminars in Crawley, Surrey under Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi - 9th Dan

2007 - Graded to Sandan (3rd Dan) in Seitou Ryu Karate under Shihan Rod Martin

2008 - Became a member of the Shi Kon Martial Arts Association

2009 - Attended JKF Goju Kai Masters Seminar in London under Hanshi Kesakatsu Kiyohara 8th Dan and Shihan Seiichi Fujiwara

2010 - Became a member of Seiwakai and the Japan Karate Federation (JKF) Goju Kai

2010 - Started training in Brazillian Jujitsu

2011 - Graded to Sandan (3rd Dan) in Seiwakai under Shihan Seiichi Fujiwara in Omagari, Japan

2011 - Graded to Sandan (3rd Dan) in JKF Goju Kai in Kyoto, Japan

Continues training full time under Shihan Rod Martin, Shihan Leo Lipinski, Shihan Paul Coleman & JKF Goju Kai

Continues training in Shotokan and Brazillian Jujitsu

Qualifications

CRB Checked (enhanced disclosure)

Professional Indemnity Insurance

First Aid trained & certified - St John Ambulance

2009 - Assistant Coach for the Havering Karate Squad - London Youth Games

2006 - Level 1 Coach - City & Guilds (Classic Coaching)

2005 - Recognised Senior Instructor and Grading Examiner by NAKMAS

Recognitions

2009 - Honorary Membership to Sankaku Ryu Ju-Jitsu & Martial Art Alliance at the Munich Hall of Fame

2009 - Honorary Membership to the International Police Training System at the Munich Hall of Fame

2009 - International Martial Arts Instructor of the Year at the Munich Hall of Fame

2008 - Dedication & Commitment to Martial Arts Award from Black Belt International

2008 - Instructor of the Year at the Munich Hall of Fame

Competition Achievements

Richard holds numerous titles in kata and kumite on regional, national and international levels (2001 – Present) and is a regular competitor on the tournament circuit.

2011 - 1st place Kumite: Kaizen Cup Spring Open

2011 - 3rd place Team Kumite: Kaizen Cup Spring Open

2011 - 2nd place Kata: Kaizen Cup Spring Open

2011 - 1st place Team Kata: Kaizen Cup Spring Open

2010 - 2nd place Kata: Shikon Open Championships

2009 - Kumite Champion: Kaizen Cup Winter Heat & Finals

2009 - 2nd place Kata: Kaizen Cup Winter Heat & Finals

2009 - 1st place Kata: Tokon Kai Invitational

2009 - 1st place Kumite: Tokon Kai Invitational

2009 - 1st place Team Kata: Tokon Kai Invitational

2009 - 1st place Kata: Malympex European Championships

2009 - 1st place Kumite: Malympex European Championships

2009 - 3rd place Kata: Munich International City Challenge

2009 - 3rd place Team Kata: Munich International City Challenge

2009 - 1st place Breaking: Munich International City Challenge

2009 - 1st place Kata: Kaizen Cup Spring Qualifier

2009 - 1st place Kumite: Kaizen Cup Spring Qualifier

2008 - 1st place Kata: Munich International City Challenge

2008 - 2nd place Kumite: Munich International City Challenge

2008 - 2nd place Team Kata: Munich International City Challenge

2007 - 3rd place Kumite: Tokon Kai Karate Invitational

2007 - 2nd place Kata: Tokon Kai Karate Invitational

2006 - 3rd place Kata: BIKO Southern Open Championships

2006 - 3rd place Kumite: Tokon Kai Karate Invitational

2006 - 5th place Kata: Tokon Kai Karate Invitational

2004 - 1st place Kumite: Kenshukai Team Challenge

2003 - 1st place Kata: Kenshukai Team Challenge

2002 - 1st place Kata: Kenshukai Team Challenge

2002 - 1st place Kumite: Kenshukai Team Challenge

2002 - 1st place Kata: Kenshukai National Championships

2002 - 1st place Kumite: Kenshukai National Championships

2001 - 1st place Kata: Kenshukai National Championships

2001 - 1st place Kumite: Kenshukai National Championships

1998 - 2nd place Kata: GKR National Championships