We are a Non Profit Association
In Association with the Institute of Martial Arts & Sciences & Shugenja Kokusai Bujutsu Renmei
The IMAS is one of the first Recognised Professional Institutes for Martial Artists
Listed in British Qualifications
Terry Taylor Founder of Breaking Down Barriers.
Which was founded in 1990.
Professor David (Dave) Lee SNMT FIMAS
Founder of the Disability Martial Arts Association
which was founded in January 2007
Taken over Breaking Down Barriers 2008
Chief Instructor
Founder of Tsui-Jitsu Shin Do Ryu Special Needs Martial Arts
Founded in January 2009
Dr Chaz Spring SFHEA FIMAS
Breaking Down Barriers
Chief Instructor
Senior Lecturer Spa and Wellness Management
University of Derby, Buxton
Chief Instructor Ronin Budo
Breaking Down Barriers
Chief Instructor
Senior Lecturer Spa and Wellness Management
University of Derby, Buxton
Chief Instructor Ronin Budo