Sensei Alex Blamey

Alex Blamey originally trained with Bujinkai Karate in Penryn, a hard school with some hard sensei - Dave and Jim Cooper, and Paul Symons. He gained his Shodan (first Dan black belt) in 1985, and (never one to rush things) his Nidan five years later.

One of the original Sandokai senior grades he took an active role in putting together the syllabus and a lot of the administration and paperwork of Sandokai has fallen on to his shoulders. His service as Treasurer and Secretary has been invaluable. With a long standing interest in the practical aspects of kumite, Alex eschews the fancy high kicks in favour of neat, simple, bone-crunching, low level roundhouse kicks, and punches and strikes which are more effective than pretty. He is a long time organiser of the S.W.M. series of competitions and a F.E.K.O. National Referee.

Alex was awarded his Sandan with Sandokai in 1995, and (as a slightly early Christmas present) his 4th Dan on 15/12/99.

In response to his continuing dedication and hard work behind the scenes he was awarded his 5th Dan in 2005.