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.

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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
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Founder of Tsui-Jitsu  Shin Do Ryu  Special Needs Martial Arts
​Founded in January 2009  


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Dr Chaz Spring  SFHEA FIMAS
Breaking Down Barriers
​Chief Instructor
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Senior Lecturer Spa and Wellness Management
University of Derby, Buxton
​Chief Instructor   Ronin Budo

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