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Ishigaki is a martial arts club set up in early 1994. The club has grown in strength, popularity and reputation since it's lowly beginnings. It's club run by and for LGBT people and their friends. It has a committee of 6 people: Simon Powell is the Club Sensei and holds a 5th Dan black belt; Sandy Mackay is the treasurer and holds the rank of 4th dan; Roger Bunnage 3rd dan; Sean Tonkin, 2nd dan and first dans Sue Shaw and Omar. The club trains six times a week in classes held in London and Brighton.

Senseis Simon, Sandy and Roger have all taught seminars at international events and the club regularly attends International training and competitions events. Ishigaki have scored very well in medals tables at recent Outgames, Gay Games and International competitions.

The club also runs self defence classes and has had a very successful partnership with various London councils offering self defence as part of outreach work to LGBT people. Ishigaki have also teamed up with GMFA to deliver confidence building and self defence workshops.

Find out more at Ishigaki Ju Jitsu Club.