Having consistently trained and instructed within Martial Arts and Self-Defence systems for over 20 years, Alun (pronounced Alin) offers vast experience within this field, having trained hundreds of students and helped coach numerous Dan grades. Trained predominantly in the Goshinkwai Ryu Yawara Renmei system, Alun was granted special dispensation to run his first club at only 2nd Kyu. At grade 2nd Dan, he was formerly invited to train under his most influential Instructor, Soke-Dai John Warfield. This furthered his progression and he attained 5th Dan in this system.
Alun is now the Chief Instructor and founder of the Total Body Defence Goshinkwai organisation and has been received Internationally as a Martial Arts instructor with published articles in major Martial Arts magazines, as well as being featured in television programmes, radio and numerous newspaper media. Many of his students have progressed to run their own established classes and some have gone on to train some of the worlds most elite forces, as well as appearing on television also.
Alun's passion and professional approach to his training and running of the organisation has been reflected in the outstanding quality of his award winning (DVD of the Year - SENI 2008) first Instructional DVD release, receiving superb reviews as well are being offically endorsed by John Mac, ex-SAS Veteran.
This section of the website will give an insight into Alun's background and training philoshopy, including Video footage from his early days, his 4th Dan grading, through present time
Qualifications
In addition to his rank of 5th Dan, Alun holds the following National Training Programme Qualifications, as well as First Aid, Automated Defibilator, oxygen gas application, CRB Check and full public Liability and professional Indemnity
Instructors Course - Distinction
Coaching Course - Distinction
Health and Safety Module - Credit
Child Protection - Credit
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Public Liability / Professional Indemnity for £5 Million
Train with Alun
Alun runs weekly classes, as well as monthly seminars for both men and women and can also provide tailored Seminars, corporate courses and 1-1 tuition (subject to availability)
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