Meet Our Instructors
We have over 200 years of collective experience in the practice and teaching of Martial Arts .
Vince Thompson
8th Dan, Hanshi. Club Founder
I started Mirfield Martial Arts Club in 1975 on a Sunday night in a gym at Ravensthorpe Boys Club.
Roger Bawcutt
7th Dan
Aikido is challenging, great fun and addictive. That’s why I’m still here teaching and learning almost 40 years later.
Mark Warburton
5th Dan, Club Secretary
I started aikido in 1991 , got hooked immediately and never looked back.Aikido is not just a great defensive martial art but can influence your outlook on life.
Steve Moore
5th Dan, Club Chairman
MMAC is a special place and I'm proud to be an Instructor and Chairman. As well as great training, we have a great culture and you can't help but make good friends
Phil Dobson
4th Dan
I have studied martial arts in some form all of my adult life. I discovered Mirfield Martial Arts Club and Aikido about 15 years ago. It’s a great place to train and make friends.
David Hall
3rd Dan
Took my two boys to the kids class in 2007 to learn a self defence martial art, and I became transfixed watching the calm and serene flowing motions of the techniques. Decided I had to give it a go, and never stopped. Now I run the kids class, go figure!.
Charlie Cox
2nd Dan
I began Aikido at the late age of 57 and got my 1st dan 10 years later. Began as a means to keep fit… and if it helped in a difficult situation that would be a bonus
Greg Lambert
2nd Dan, Club Treasurer
It’s a pleasure to teach the junior class. Its enjoyable to watch the children grow in technique and confidence.
Kelsey Bates
1st Dan
I have learned so much going from eager student to instructor. And I get to enjoy it all over again, helping upcoming students on their own journies.
Hope to see you soon.
An exciting new chapter awaits.
