COMBAT JUJITSU

was created by its founder,
Kancho Ray Wonnacott (8th Dan Nakmas)

Our Club Kancho Ray Wannacott Combat Jujitsu Wales honors and respects a remarkable teachers memory who for more than 30 years has taught martial arts to thousands of students many of whom have gone on to be instructors, like us.

The knowledge and skills he passed onto us means that we are able to keep alive the very basis and core of what, over the years, Kancho Ray honed and finely tuned.

Kancho Ray started his journey into martial arts as a child in the 60’s, and as the 70's were drawing to a close, with a foresight of blending many different fighting styles and self defense into one.

He first taught a style he called “Combat Karate" at the time he realized that the title would have to be changed to accommodate the "Blend" of different styles that he would incorporate into one, So Combat Jujitsu was born.

During his time Kancho Ray studied and taught many styles of martial arts with many legends of the martial arts world including Geoff Thompson, Peter Consterdine, Michael DePasquale Sr, and he had become a well-respected authority on personal protection.

Teaching his style to all sections of the community from children to senior citizens, form Door staff to Police and the Military. He was a firm believer that if someone entered your own personal space uninvited, and in an intimidating or threatening manner a pre-emptive strikes was a legitimate action.

Putting his skills to the test as an Instructor, Doorman and as a Bodyguard, he continually reviewed and perfected his techniques with an attitude of "Change with the times" knowing that he could always try and adapt them for the better in some way.
Jujitsu itself is an ancient martial art that has continually evolved over time and no longer are we likely to be faced with the traditional weapons of medieval Japan, such as Samurai Swords, Nuchaku, Tonfa, and no longer do we need to learn and practice kata’s in order to perfect our art.
 
The progressive nature of RW Combat Jujitsu means we can focus on today’s threats of unarmed and armed attackers. Attackers who may be carrying weapons including, guns, knifes, screwdrivers, bottles, sticks and bats, we teach a realistic approach to dealing with these situations.

Using skill not strength in our wide-ranging syllabus includes striking and kicking techniques, locks, throws and grappling and provides enough techniques to meet every eventuality, for every size or shape of student from five to seventy five.
 
The grading syllabus we use has many techniques, which are similar to other martial arts styles, but it is not the syllabus that makes this style stand out from all others. It is the practical application of the techniques taught in the classes and the state of mind that ‘RW Combat Jujitsu’ gives you, when faced with a confrontation.

The combination of common sense and techniques makes RW Combat Jujitsu one of the most devastating martial arts taught.

Today’s instructors also have a wide ranging experience of martial arts including, Aikido, Judo, Karate, Kick Boxing, MMA, Hapkido and Muay Thai and are all of the common believe that ‘Kancho Ray Wonnacott Combat Jujitsu’ is one of the most rounded and practical martial arts that you can learn.

R.I.P. Kancho Ray Wonnacott
And Thank You For what you left us

5th Dan Sensei Tony Hughes - Chief instructor

Combat Jujitsu North was started by Tony Hughes, as an extension of Combat Jujitsu Wales. Sensei Tony has been training in martial arts for many years and has a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer all who wish to learn.

4th Dan Sensei Jeff Evans - Chief Instructor wales

Personally trained with Kancho Ray Wonnacott for over twenty years and training partner to Sensei Tony Hughes for ten years.

Currently Chief Instructor of RW Combat Jujitsu Wales. Completed courses with Carlos Valente 10 times world Brazilian JuJitsu champion and US Navy Seal team insructor.

Personally attended seminars hosted by Geoff Thompson renowned Martial Artist, doorman and author. Completed a number of private courses with SAS members.

Trained with Nottinghamshire and South Wales Police forces in their Control and Restraint techniques and is an experienced detention officer.

Certified Senior Instructor and Examiner in Jujitsu.1st Aid Qualified and Defibrilator trained. Experienced presentor of martial art related subjects, modern day weapons, guns, knives, baseball bats, pick axe handles, street fighing etc.

2nd Dan Sensei Norman Heffernan Personally trained with Kancho Ray Wonnacott for the past ten years. Been the training partner of Sensei Mike Bagley for all of that time.

Previously I trained with Portsmouth Kyu shin Do judo/jujitsu club for 4 years achieving the grade 1st kyu. Personally attended seminars hosted by Marco Ruas, former Vale Tudo champion. Also attended seminar with Carlos Valente, 5th Dan Brazilian jujitsu, being certified Blue belt following the seminar.

Other courses have included knife defences, short stick, baseball bats and pickaxe handles. Hosted by Kancho Ray Wonnacott and Sensei Jeff Evans. Currently interested in utilizing and adapting other weapon forms such as Jo staff, Tonfa, Nunchaku and Kubotan into and alongside Jujitsu.

2nd Sensei Mike Bagley Personally trained with Kancho Ray Wonnacott since 1998. During this time a partner to Sensei Norman Heffernan.

Currently holding a 2nd dan working towards 3rd dan. Personally attended various seminars hosted by Kancho Ray Wonnacott and Jeff Evans. Also completed two day course with Carlos Valente, Brazilian Ju-jitsu Black Belt. Becoming certified as blue belt after seminar.

Seminars attended are knife, stick, baseball bat, pick axe handles, escapes defence and grappling techniques. Currently interested in adapting and utilizing techniques and methods of striking from other martial arts into Jujitsu.