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Chris Walker
Chris Walker has been involved in
the martial arts for over 20 years. He started his training in Shotokan Karate
where he was graded to 1st Dan (black belt) by Asano sensei of Shotokan Karate
International. Chris then joined the armed forces where he served for 5 years .
He then went on to do security work at pubs and clubs in and around the South
Yorkshire area. At the same time he was training in a variety of martial arts,
enjoying them all and gaining valuable experience. It was during this time that
Chris first started practising Aikido. He quickly realized it was the one that
suited his beliefs. Both physically and philosophically with its aim to promote
a more peaceful world by avoiding conflict and replacing it with reconciliation.
Chris currently works on the front door of a busy city centre nightclub. He
believes that working there, and at many other similar venues, has aided his
ability to not only deal with the physical and emotional side of a conflict
situation, but more importantly how to be aware of and avoid such situations.
After many years of study Chris
was awarded his 3rd Dan in 2011 by his instructor George Forbes sensei (6th Dan)
who is the founder and chief instructor of Shobu Aikido UK. |
