Official Bushinkai websites
Manchester Martial ArtsWebsite of our Manchester Bushinkai Dojo
Bushinkai Tai Chi
Official website of the Metal Tiger Academy with history, techniques, galleries and more.
Bushinkai chief instructor Simon Keegan is inheritor of a family martial arts tradition (Ryuha) going back 250 years. This website documents this tradition.
Our associations & governing bodies
International Toshu Jutsu FederationThe traditional Karate branch of the UKBF, dedicated to a research organisation (Kenyukai) for the research and development of traditional Karate Jutsu.
United Kingdom Budo Federation
Official website of our governing body the UKBF, previously known as IMAF GB
British Jujutsu Federation
The traditional Jujutsu branch of the UKBF, dedicated to the research and development to traditional Jujutsu.
Shobukan Karate Organisation
Shobukan is a style founded 40 years ago that combines Shotokan with Budokan. It is headed by our friend and teacher Shihan PAJ Handyside.
The Empire Martial Arts Association (TEMAA)
TEMAA website
Martial arts friends
Van Dang Martial ArtsOfficial website of the martial arts centre and shop where we teach.
Nisseikai
Website for Reiner Parsons' Goju Ryu Karate in Merseyside
Empire Martial Arts Academy
Colin Hutchinson's Judo club in Scarborough
Wigan Traditional Martial Arts
Sensei Bob Carruthers Karate and 'Abaniko Tres Puntas' in Wigan
Informative sites
Shoto Ryu Karate JutsuInformative website about the Okinawan Karate method originally introduced to Japan by Funakoshi and Gima. This is the core style we teach in Bushinkai.
Shorin Ryu Portal
Informative website about traditional Karate styles derived from the teachings of Matsumura and Itosu.
Traditional Karate
Simon Keegan article in Traditional Karate (Combat) magazine
Non-martial arts sites
Simon Keegan's personal website
Simon's website for writing, design, music, TV appearances and more.
Survival Bushcraft
Outdoor survival courses run by Bushinkai member Kevin Dyke
Re-Creation
Sports massage and accupuncture with Bushinkai friend Alex Boylan
Pond Pumps
Manchester Karate classes:
Sunday 7:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday 8:00pm-9:30pm
Manchester Tai Chi classes:
Tuesday at 7:00pm-8:00pm
Classes held at Van Dang Martial Arts, Newton Street, Manchester.
For more information email Simon on kaicho@runbox.com