The schools are headed by
Ozel Osman 5th Dan Black Belt, who
began his martial arts career in 1973 as a result of bullying & intimidation
at school, with a view of just learning how to defend himself.
However, he
became more serious about his training and went on to achieve his first
Black Belt in 1980.
Feeling dissatisfied with his knowledge, he made the first of 5 visits to
Japan, to study & train under famous Japanese Karate Masters.
He has attended instructor training courses all over England, Europe &
Japan as well as attending training camps and courses with the National
Team coach, Sensei Ticky Donovan and top instructors of various styles of
Karate & other forms of martial arts.
He competed at local, national & international level of competition,
representing England in the Goju-Kai team with
several successes, individual & team in Kata and
Kumite.
He trained in Muay Thai (Thai
Boxing) in Thailand and was voted Castle Point Sports Personality of
the Year. He is a qualified Massage Therapist to
ITEC standards and has enhanced CRB
disclosure (child protection).