Sensei Phil Billingham 2nd Dan - Assistant instructor
Started training in Shotokan karate in 1986 under Sensei Jerry Ward ( Midlands Martial Arts Association )
After a break of several years, introduced his daughter into karate and decided to try a new style and joined Dudley Shukokai in January 2007. Started training once a week and now is training regularly, enjoying all aspects of Shukokai karate.
9th KYU
14/01/1987
8th KYU
14/01/1987
7th KYU
27/04/1987
6th KYU
03/09/1987
5th KYU
09/03/1988
4th Kyu
13/07/1988
3rd KYU
15/01/1989
2nd KYU
09/04/1989
1st KYU
08/08/1989
1st DAN
22/04/1990
2nd DAN
21/06/1992
Training courses with Sensei Ronnie Christopher, Sensei Ronnie Cannings and Akita Sensei. Passed referee exam 1992 (WUKO rules) Taught at own club ( under MMAA ) for 2 years. Passed F.E.K.O. Judge qualification June 2010. Passed F.E.K.O. National Referee June 2012. W.U.K.F. Arbitrator - June 2014, Verona, Italy.