About Sensei Methven

I am a 44-year-old father of two, 4^th Dan Karate instructor. My 3^rd Dan was awarded to me by Shihan Vernon Bell in August 2002. The Right Reverend Shihan Vernon Bell was one of the earliest pioneers of karate in the United Kingdom, being the first British citizen to be awarded a black belt in karate. I have over 30 years experience in martial arts and Karate, over 25 of which has been spent teaching. I’ve trained with many of the top instructors in the UK including Hirokuzu Kanazawa (10^th Dan Black Belt) recognized as the highest graded Shotokan instructor in the world, Sensei Mick Nursey (7^th Dan Black Belt Shotokan)a senior competition judge at European level, Sensei Harry Cook (5^th Dan Shotokan, 4^th Dan Gojo-Ryu Karate), one of the most respected Karate instructors in the United Kingdom, and Sensei Julian Mead recognised as one of the foremost authority’s on Okinawan Karate-Do.