Seymour Yang, 2nd dan

Seymour has trained in martial arts for over 20 years. Seymour believes in the enjoyment of martial arts for all people, regardless of gender, age, ability or size. He is currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and believes that sparring is an important facet of training. Seymour runs regular groundfighting sessions at the South Kensington Imperial club.

Seymour Yang - Martial Arts cv

Current Belt rankings:
2010 - Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Nick Brooks (Roger Gracie Academy)
2004 - Attains second dan black belt Jikishin Ju-Jitsu Association
2002 - Attains first dan black belt (with credit) - Jikishin Ju-Jitsu Association.

Competition Highlights::
2009 - Kent BJJ Open - under 70kg senior blue belt - GOLD
2009 - BJJ London Open - under 64kg blue belt - SILVER
2009 - Essex BJJ Open - under 64kg masters blue belt - GOLD
2006 - Silver medal mens groundfighting, JJJA Nationals.
2001 - Bronze medal, mens sparring, JJJA Nationals
1999 - Silver medal, mens sparring, JJJA Nationals.

Other martial art styles:
Since 1999 - Kickboxing, graded to purple belt by WKA World champion, John Lawson.
2004-2005 - Systema, Imperial systema group
1994 - Tai Chi - short form course
1987-1991 - Kyokushinkai karate - graded to 3rd kyu

Qualifications:
Level 3 qualified coach recognised by British Ju-Jitsu Association Governing Body and Sport UK.
CRB cleared
First Aid trained

 

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