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As a young boy all I ever wanted to do was boxing, but I stopped training in my teens due to leaving school and starting work.
I started training in Karate in 1977, just as a means of keeping fit. Over the years, I’ve also trained at Akido-Judo, Jujitsu, Ti-chi and Go Ju Riju.
My first instructor was the late Phil Milner, 6th Dan, Sensei John Robinson, 3rd Dan and Ian McAllister who was 2nd Dan at the time. I graded to my 4th Kyu with them.
I then went to train with Sensei Roy Orwin who was a 2nd Dan at the time and graded up to my 2nd Kyu with him.
In 1981 I started training with Sensei Steve Swindle, 3rd Dan and Ged Tumman who was 2nd Dan at the time at Barnsley Wado-Kai - I graded to 1st Kyu.
Barnsley Wado then joined the British All Karate Association. Whilst training with them, I graded up to 2nd Dan with Sensei Gregg Wallace, 6th Dan.
I am now with the Shindo-Kai-Karate Association with Chief Instructor, Ged Tumman, 6th Dan and his son, John Tumman, 5th Dan. In 1996 I graded to 3rd Dan.
I have also qualified as a competition referee.
On the 17th of November 2002, I was awarded my 4th Dan by joint chief instructors of the Shindo-Kai Karate Association, Sensei Geo Tumman, 6th Dan and John Tumman 5th Dan.
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I have been on several courses with Ticky Donavan, O.B.E. England Squad Coach, Vic Charles, World Champion and Wayne Otto, 9 times World Champion and numerous other top fighters.
THE EARLY DAYS
John Ball (centre) with his sons Alan (left) and Graham (right)
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ABOUT US
Rotherham Martial Arts Centre,
14A Domine Lane,
off Corporation Street,
Rotherham Town Centre.
Tel/Fax: 01709 838537
Mobile: 07957 638717
E-mail:Rotherham Martial Arts Centre
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Our Do Jo
Our Do-Jo on Domine Lane is the best equipped in the area.
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We cater for all groups
regardless of sex, age or gender...
Peewee classes are for 5 to 8 year olds...
Junior classes are for age groups 9 to 99...
Competitions
Our club is involved in local and national competitions
Alan Ball (right), runner up in both the team and individual events at the Hong Kong Championships...
Sensai John Ball, has trained English International competitors
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SOME IMPORTANT REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ROTHERHAM MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE...
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
For twenty-six years I have been learning how to protect myself.
KNOWLEDGE
I want to pass that knowledge on to others.
QUALIFIED
Fully qualified instructor under the English Karate Governing Body Guidelines.
SAFETY ASSURED
Fully qualified Competition Referee and holder of a current Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
FULLY INSURED
I am now the Proprietor of my own Do-Jo, which is fully insured and is situated at Domine Lane,
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