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Somerset Karate
Shihan Ian Stoddern

Shihan Ian Stoddern, 7th dan, was responsible for introducing Tsuen Mo Luen - the style taught by Somerset Karate - to the UK. All of our senior instructors trained under, and were graded to black belt by, Shihan Stoddern.

Ian Stoddern
Shihan Ian Stoddern in Hong Kong

Ian Stoddern, 7th dan
Receiving 7th Dan certificate, October 2008

Began training: 1960
Tsuen-Mo-Luen
Grading record:
Began training: 1979 (Hong Kong)
1st Dan  - 1980 (Hong Kong)
2nd Dan  - 1983 (UK)
3rd Dan  - 1986 (Hong Kong)
4th Dan  - 1989 (UK)
5th Dan  - 1995 (UK)
6th Dan  - 1999 (UK)
7th Dan  - 2008 (UK)
Other Grades:

Black Sash, Tayko Ken Kung Fu (1980)
Master Lo (Hong Kong)

Black Belt, Zendo Karate (1985)
Sensei Jay

Red Grade, Cane Master (2000)
Master Mark Shuey Sr. (USA)

8 Kyu, Kendo (1984)
Sensei Rick Schofield

Other styles: Okinawan Kobu-Jutsu (Professor Robert Clark), Judo
Qualifications:

Martial Arts Commission

Coaching Awards (B C Eustace)
Assistant Coach (1986)
Coach (1987)

Self Defence (Eddie Strattion)
Provisional Coach (Jun 1986)
Coach (Oct 1986)

Okinawan Kobu-Jutsu

Level 1 Coach (1986)

Level 2 Coach (1987)

Classification course (1987 & 1988)

NAPMA

Cardio Kickboxing Level 1 (Jul 1999, USA)

Cardio Kickboxing Level 1 (Nov 2000, UK)

WOMAA

International Judges & Referees Certification Level A (Mar 2000, Australia)
Appointments and Awards:

Appointed Senior Instructor WMAF (GB), 1981

World Head of Family Sokeship Council, Hall of Fame Humanitarian Award (1997, USA)

Appointed to International Board of Directors, World Organization of Martial Arts Athletes,  1999