Ryan
is a master in many forms of Martial Arts. He began his training at the age of 7 in Kyokushin Karate then
later
went on to train in Wing Chun, and various forms of Shaolin Gong Fu (San shou, Forms, Tai Chi, Qigong,).
Ryan trains with Shifu Shi Yanzi and his Gong fu brother Shifu Shi Yan Le.Shifu Shi Yanzi is
the only official warrior monk based in the U.K He reached the highest level currently allowed/open
which is Black belt 1st Dan.
He has Competed in many full contact matches the old
way with no medals awarded in china
and choosing 'spiritual for the sake of practice' way!
Ryan was invited personally to train with Budokon Creator Cameron Shayne
in LA where he Lived and
taught in West Hollywood. He has been a teacher of Tai chi, Shaolin
Gong Fu for many years before dedicating himself
to Budokon.
Ryan's Yogic practice
has assisted in his martial practice and continues to evolve
Ryan is only one of two teachers within the United
Kingdom currently able to teach
the Budokon Academy programme and we are honored to have him teaching
the beautiful
practice that is Budokon at our studio.