Budokan Ju‑Jitsu Club – Hale Village
Based at Hale Youth Centre
Meet our Ju-Jitsu Instructors
Tashi Dave Williams - Chief Instructor
Tashi Dave Williams – Chief Instructor
Experience:
Training since 1996, bringing decades of Ju‑Jitsu knowledge to the club.
Grades & Titles:
4th Dan (Yondan), awarded in 2023
Title of Tashi awarded by Soke Brian Walsh in 2019
Background:
Started his martial arts journey at the Budokan Ju‑Jitsu School under Master Mick Walsh, whose effective no frills style continues to shape his teaching.
Teaching Style:
High‑energy, hands‑on sessions that build confidence, sharpen fundamentals, and develop practical, real‑world skills.
Training Highlights:
Being taught by Master Mick Walsh was a major milestone in my Ju‑Jitsu journey.
Another highlight was Shihan Paul joining the club.
I’m also proud to see my students progress through the ranks and become instructors themselves
Roles:
Chief Instructor
Club Designated Safeguarding Lead
Qualifications:
MAIUK Level 1 – Martial Arts Instructor UK Coaching.
Club First Aider
Shihan Paul Ellis - Rokudan 7th Dan
Shihan Paul – Senior Instructor
Experience:
Over 40 years in Ju‑Jitsu
Background:
Trained for more than three decades at the Lowlands Ju‑Jitsu Club in Liverpool under Soke James Blundell, a student of Professor Jack Britten.
Grades & Titles:
5th Dan earned at Lowlands
Awarded the title of Shihan by Soke Brian Walsh
6th Dan awarded by Soke Walsh in 2021
7th Dan presented by Andy Morrell, President of Cobra Martial Arts Association
Training Highlights:
Has travelled widely to train and teach with leading martial artists.
Role at the Club:
A trusted deputy to Tashi Dave and a valued senior member of the coaching team.
Qualifications:
MAIUK Level 1 – Martial Arts Instructor UK Coaching.
DBS checked, First Aid certified, and safeguarding trained.
Lee Churchyard Sensei - Shodan
Lee Churchyard – Instructor
Experience:
Training and teaching at the club for seven years
Grade:
1st Dan (Shodan)
Teaching Style:
Focused, practical sessions that build solid basics, confidence, and real‑world ability.
Qualifications:
DBS checked, First Aid certified, and safeguarding trained.
Role:
A committed member of the coaching team, supporting students as they progress through their Ju‑Jitsu journey.
