LoginRafal - Galashiels tutor
Information About Rafal:
Personal Description:
My adventure with Martial Arts began in 1991 joining in Karate Kyokushin club in Lublin Poland. After 3 years of training, I become an instructor leading numerous groups for children and adults teaching Karate and Self-Defence. Over the years my interest was directed as well onto other Martial Arts, Aikido, Judo, Ju-Jutsu, Shaolin Chi-Na, Jeet Kune Do, moreover I was practicing with Nunchaku, Bo, Tonfa, and Japanese Fencing Kendo. In 2003 I Have erected Bushido School in Lublin teaching Karate KyokushinKan, Free Running, and as a first person in this region Kendo. In 2006 I moved to Edinburg Scotland where In 2010 reached for 3rd Dan in Karate KyokushinKan and become Branch Representative in Scotland. During that time I took part in numerous Tournaments both regional and international competing in Kata (forms) and Kumite (free fight) Achieving 2nd Place In International Tournament Oyama Cup Gdansk 2003.
I was involved in organizing Self Defence seminars with international recognized specialist Rory Miller in Edinburgh and Coordinating his tour in the UK.
Additionally, I have Master Degree in Sociology of Culture Maria-Curie Sklodowska University in Lublin Poland, and I am qualified Hypnotherapist, currently studying Counseling.
Now I am providing individual and group sessions to motivated and open minded students.
Teaching Experience:
1993-2003 Instructor of Karate Kyokushin ans Self-Defence working for Lubelski Klub Karate Kyokushin. (Adult and children groups)
2003-2006 President of Bushido School in Lublin, teaching Karate KyokushinKan, Self-Defence, Kendo, Free Running. (Adult and children groups)
2006-until now. Teaching one to one and groups (seminar system)
2016- until now Archery instructor in Leith Archery Edinburgh (Adult and children groups)
1997-2008 Instructor on various Karate Kyokushin Training Camps
2009 I was involved in final preparation for 2 Dan graduation of my Student / Close Friend
2003-2006 Founder and Head Instructor of Ken-Do Association in Poland Lublin (Szkola Bushido)
2003-2006 Founder and Head Instructor of Free Running group in Poland Lublin (Szkola Bushido)
2003-2006 Head Instructor of Kumite (tournament system), Kata and Self-Deference Seminars in Poland Lublin (Szkola Bushido)
2010- Branch Chief Nomination for Scotland in Karate KyokushinKan
Author of:
"Moje Karate" available ksiegarnia.publikatornia.pl
and
"Modern Martial Arts" Amazon
Tutoring Approach:
I accept students who are motivated to develop skills on One to One basis or groups.
Student needs to commit for full one grade study (Karate Kyokushinkan). The length of study is dictated by the level Kyu, Dan.
Students who would like to take Karate Study will be registered with the international Karate KyokushinKan Organisation.
Self Defense Students depends on the program (theory of violence, practical application, power generation, tactics) Booking for full blocks.
Japanese Fencing, practical application (no grading available) one session booking or package available.
Archery, one session booking or package available.
Subjects Taught:
Qualifications:
- KyokushinKan Branch Chief Operator Scotland
- Kyokushin Karate Instructor
- Archery instructor
- IOSH and FPOS and PHTLS qualification
Further Information:
| Availability: | Weekends / Weekdays (all times) |
| Types of Tutoring: | Travels to you |
| References Supplied? | Yes |
| Current DBS/CRB Check? | Yes |
| Additional Languages Spoken: | English, Polish |
