Bob Honiball for quality Martial Arts and Self Defence instruction
Bob has been training in the Martial Arts since 1967 and has been instructing since the early 1970's. As a martial artist Bob is respected for his skill, ability and depth of knowledge. As a teacher Bob is renowned for his sincerity, clarity and open approach to teaching, his objective being to develop and refine the skills, physical capabilities and character of the students he teaches, to the highest possible standard, taking into account their personal expectations, physical capacities, needs and goals.
Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Do
Jundokan United Kingdom
Bob is a 7th Dan Kyoshi (middle ranking Teacher/Master) in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Do and is Shibucho (Chief Instructor) for Jundokan United Kingdom. As Chief Instructor, Bob responsible for maintaining a high technical standard for all the Sensei's (Instructor's) and Dojo's (Club's) within the Jundokan United Kingdom, supervising grading examinations and representing the Jundokan United Kingdom at international seminars.
Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Do is a dynamic and powerful martial art. The trained practitioner is able to co ordinate mind and body with such skill and precision that a tremendous amount of power can be delivered, even when at a disadvantage of size and physical strength. Okinawan Goju Ryu specialises in middle and close range fighting, with emphasis being placed on the development of effective martial skills and character building. Because of this, Okinawan Goju Ryu is respected as a highly effective system of self defence.
In 1967 Bob commenced his study of the martial arts with Judo and in 1969 he began training in Karate Do. Bob first travelled to train at the Jundokan in Okinawa, Japan in 1989 under the instruction of Master Eiichi Miyazato. Since that time Bob and his students have endeavoured to return to the Jundokan as much as possible, in order to refine their skills in Okinawan Goju Ryu. In 1997 Bob was awarded the title of "Shibucho" (Chief Instructor) for Jundokan United Kingdom by Master Eiichi Miyazato and in 2003 was graded the rank of 7th Dan Kyoshi. As well as being Chief Instructor for Jundokan United Kingdom Bob is also responsible for the Jundokan in Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Russia and India.
Yang Style Taiji Quan
Bob is a qualified Instructor of Yang Style Taiji Quan within the School of Central Equilibrium. In 1991 Bob began training in Yang Style Taiji Quan under Pete Dobson who still instructs him today (Pete Dobson being the United Kingdom representative for Yang Style Taiji, School of Central Equilibrium). Bob was given license to teach Taiji Quan in 2002 by Mr Wee Kee Jin, Chief Instructor of the Taiji Quan School of Central Equilibrium.
Taiji Quan (sometimes written Tai Chi Chuan) is an ancient Chinese art that has the ability to improve one's health and develop self defence skills. Taiji Quan is based upon relaxation of body and mind. The quiet and gentle nature of the exercises overcomes stress and its related illnesses. Taiji School of Central Equilibrium offers an opportunity to explore harmony within all movement, leading to deepened sensitivity, the development of internal energy and the ability to deal with external forces. Taiji is sometimes called meditation in motion, Taoist principles in practice, moving Yoga or a Chinese Soft style of Martial Art. However, since no single description represents Taiji as a whole, all should be included to be considered Taiji Quan. Whether being practiced as a healthy exercise or for self defence, relaxation is the fundamental principle upon which Taiji Quan is based. Other benefits include improved blood circulation, better posture and body alignment as well as a strengthened immune system. All these factors contributing to a greater quality of life.
Bob Honiball's Self Defence
Bob's system of self defence is based upon his knowledge of training and teaching martial arts since1967, together with years of research work into civilian and military self defence and unarmed combat systems. The experience gained from teaching individual door supervisors, security and military personal, police officers, at risk individuals and groups, this coupled with over 9 years working within the security industry (door supervisor and personal protection work).
Our seminars and personal training sessions are designed for people who do not wish to attend regular self defence classes. In stage one you will be guided through the Do's and Don'ts of avoiding a potentially violent confrontation. For those who wish to develop their skills further, stage two will teach you the hit and run tactics needed to escape a violent situation safely. Stage three is only for advanced students or experienced individuals who wish will learn the unarmed combat skills necessary to deal with blunt instruments, knives, guns and other weapons.
Fujian White Crane
Bob is a qualified Instructor of Fujian White Crane within the School of Central Equilibrium. In 1993 Bob began his study of Fujian White Crane and was given license to teach in 2002 by Mr Wee Kee Jin, Chief Instructor of the Taiji Quan School of Central Equilibrium.
Fujian White Crane is a fighting tradition that is based on the fighting ability and characteristics of the Crane. Because a Crane is an apparently weak creature without the advantage of muscular strength, it specialises in using defence tactics and counter attacks to defeat an opponent. Faced by an enemy the Crane will always keep its distance, remaining calm, quite and steady, yet alert and ready to attack. When the opportunity arises and the timing is right the Crane will attack in the blink of an eye closing on its enemy using short and middle range techniques to strike the vital points of its enemy to end the fight quickly.
For further information about classes, seminars or personal instruction please contact Bob.