INSTRUCTORS

Julie Williams - Head Instructor

Julie Williams is the Head Instructor of the Welsh Kempo Association and lead Instructor for the Branwen Safety Awareness course.  Having studied a number of Martial arts since school age she eventually started training in White Tiger Kempo karate and gained her 1st and 2nd Dan in that style. In later years Julie studied Kempo Karate and Goshin Ryu Kempo gaining grades of 3rd Dan in both styles.  Julie is currently studying and teaching the Dacyana Eskrima system under Master Jun Dacyana, Jo Biggs (Sensei) and Marcie Harding.

Kathryn Williams - Instructor

Kathryn is the main instructor of the Rhondda Kempo school and is also an assistant instructor for the Branwen Safety Awareness Course. Kathryn teaches in both Welsh and English. She is currently graded to 1st dan Freestyle Kempo, 2nd Dan Goshin Ryu Kempo and 3rd Kyu White Tiger Kempo.

Gwen Davies - Trainee Instructor

Gwen has recently graded to  Brown Belt and is a trainee instructor. Gwen teaches in both English & Welsh. Gwen has a World Champion title and was recently awarded Gold  in the Team Kata section & 4th in Individual Kata at the KI World Championships 2007.

Bryony Chislett Williams - Trainee Instructor  

Bryony has recently graded to Brown Belt.  Bryony  is a trainee instructor and teaches in both Welsh & English Language.  Bryony is a Double World Champion at 11yrs of age and recently took Gold as part of the Welsh Kata Team, Gold in Self defence and Bronze in individual Kata in the KI World Championships 2007.

Ceri Williams - Trainee Instructor

Ceri is a Trainee Instructor with the club and also teaches in Welsh and English. Ceri is also an assistant instructor for the Branwen Personal Safety Course