Ian Wilson

Ian has been studying martial arts for over 25 years and, under the instruction of 15th Dan Shihan Brin Morgan, received his Shodan in 1989.

Ian has travelled to Japan on a number of occasions to study directly under Soke Hatsumi. He was awarded the rank of 12th Dan in April 2008 by Soke Hatsumi while training at the Hombu Dojo.

Ian has taught seminars across Europe including Belgium and Germany and opened the Fighting Fit Martial Arts Centre in July 2008.

Jay Cahill

Jay is co- founder of the Shadow Warrior Bujinkan Dojo Manchester and the Fighting Fit Martial Arts Centre. She has been studying Bujinkan Ninjutsu for 8 years and was awarded her 2nd Dan in April 2009.

Jay has travelled to Japan on several occasions during her martial arts career to train under Soke Hatsumi and a variety of senior Japanese instructors.

Martyn Cahill

Martyn runs 'The Lab' and holds the rank of 1st dan in the Bujinkan. Martyn is also a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  His experience with BJJ and MMA has led him to develop a host of challenging drills and training methods to help improve your ability to perform Bujinkan techniques under pressure with resisting training partners.

Keith Stickland

Keith started his martial arts training over 20 years ago in shotokan karate. In 2005, Keith joined Shadow Warrior Bujinkan Manchester and has since attended numerous seminars with Shadow Warrior founders Brin and Natascha Morgan. Keith has also trained directly under Soke Hatsumi Masaaki and Shihan Toshiro Nagato in Japan and currently hold the grade of 4th kyu. Keith is now a junior instructor and teaches the Monday evening Beginner's class and co-teaches the Ninja Kids classes with Jay Cahill.

Darren Wright

Darren started his martial arts training over 20 years ago in kyokushin karate. In 2005, Darren started training with Shadow Warrior Bujinkan Manchester and has attended more classes than any other dojo member!  Darren currently holds the grade of 4th kyu, is now a junior instructor, and teaches the Saturday morning Beginner's class.