OUR INSTRUCTORS
Asano Yasuhito
Asano Yasuhito, Shihan (Master Instructor)
Asano Sensei is the founder of the Japanese Budo Association.
Tradition in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu
Asano Sensei holds Menkyo-Kaiden (Full Licence) in both Yamauchi-Ha (22nd generation) and Ota-Ha (21st generation) styles of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu.
Tradition in Shinkage Ryu
Asano also holds Menkyo-Kaiden in Owari Yagyu clan style of Shinkage Ryu (who were the military instructors to the Tokugawa Shogunate) under his master Watanabe Tadanari (22nd generation).
Roy Bradford (L), Asano Yasuhito (R)
Roy Bradford, Chief Instructor and founder of the Kenshinkan Dojo
Roy has been training in martial arts for over 40 years around the UK, Europe and in Japan. Founding the Kenshinkan Dojo in 2005 upon his move to the east coast of the UK the club is now in its 20th year of operation.
Tradition in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu
Roy was awarded 3rd dan certification by the JBA under the modern syllabus in October 2021. He also holds 1st dan certification in Iwata-Ha style acheived in 2006 from his previous association, the Roshukai, under Sensei Brian Morrison.
In October 2025 Roy was made Shodan, under the koryu syllabus in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, Asano Ha. His training continues under Asano Sensei.
Tradition in Shinkage Ryu
In October 2025 Roy was also made Shodan in Owari Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu, Asano Ha. His training continues under Asano Sensei.
Dan Wallace (L), Asano Yasuhito (R)
Dan Wallace, Instructor
Dan began training in wado-ryu and Iaido between 2001-2006 and after a work induced break, returned to martial arts in 2020.
Tradition in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu
Dan was awarded his 1st Dan certification under the modern syllabus by the JBA in October 2023.
In October 2025 Dan was made Shodan, under the koryu syllabus in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, Asano Ha. His training continues under Asano Sensei.
Tradition in Shinkage Ryu
In October 2025 Dan was made Shodan in Owari Shinkage-Ryu Asano Ha. His training continues under Asano Sensei.
Ethan Webster
Ethan Webster, Instructor
Ethan has been training in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu exclusively under Roy Sensei since 2019.
Tradition in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu
Ethan was awarded his 1st dan certification under the modern syllabus by the JBA in October 2023 and is currently working towards Shodan under the Koryu syllabus in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, Asano Ha.
Tradition in Shinkage Ryu
Ethan is currently training towards Shodan in Owari Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu under Asano Sensei.
Kenshinkan Dojo Alumni
Chris Prettyman
Chris Prettyman, co-founder Kenshinkan Dojo (Retired)
Chris trained with Roy Sensei between 2005 and 2024. An original member of the Kenshinkan Dojo although reluctant to grade he was awarded his 1st dan certification by the JBA in 2021.
Chris has been the driving force behind the club both administratively and financially over the last 20 years. On his retirement from the active training roster, the club recognised his support and dedication with lifetime membership and appointment as non-executive director of the club.
Andrew Klausner
Andrew Klausner, co-founder Kenshinkan Dojo (Retired)
Andrew trained with Roy Sensei between 2000 and 2015 reaching 3rd Dan with the Roshukai under Sensei Brian Morrison. He helped Roy create and shape the philosophy and ethics of the Kenshinkan dojo and on his retirement from the active training roster the club recognised him with lifetime membership.
