Shihan Michael Holden

Coaching Director - 6th Dan

Shihan Michael Holden the founder of the Mind, Body & Spirit Martial Arts Academy and Seishin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, has trained in the martial arts since 1987, under Kaicho Brian Walsh Soke & Renshi John Rake.

Shihan Holden attained the rank of 1st Dan Atemi Jiu~Jitsu in September 1991.

Having been secretary and a part-time instructor of the East Midlands Jiu~Jitsu Association Shihan Holden then attained 2nd Dan 3rd Dan 4th Dan & 5th Dan respectively in the years between 1991 & 2001.

Kaicho Brian Walsh Soke awarded the Japanese Title of Sensei Dai (Expert Teacher) in 1995.

The rank of 1st Dan Yawara~Bo and Te~Bo Jutsu was attained in 1999, 2nd Dan in 2001.

The Japanese title of Shihan (Master Instructor) was awarded by Kaicho Brian Walsh Soke in December 2001.

Turned full time professional instructor December 2001 teaching 6 classes in and around Chesterfield.

Accepted as members of the British Ju-Jitsu Association, the national governing body for Ju-Jitsu in Great Britain, in November 2005. The BJJA is officially recognised by Sport England, the International Ju-Jitsu Federation, (JJIF) associated with the Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) and with the national Coaching Foundation; Sports Coach UK.

Appointed as a BJJA Senior Coach (Level 4) May 2006.

Opened full time academy November 2006.

Shihan Michael is a certified member of the National Education System for Training (NEST).

Awarded National Governing Body Referee Diploma March 2009.

Appointed National Governing Body Senior Referee July 2009 .

Awarded rank of 6th Dan on 20th February 2010 by BJJA (GB) Technical Panel.