Groovers

 Strictly 4 Groovers - DIY

Groover 

Groover Washington

Groove

 Grooverider

LoftGroover

EasyGroove - The TechnoDred

VinylGroover

Locks

 Dreadlock Rasta - Bob Marley

Locks

 

Goldie locks and the three Bears

R Stevens (Judo)

 Richard Stevens - Japan Arts Centre / Weston

We are devastated to announce the passing of coach Richard Stevens

Rich has been a coach at Japan Arts Centre for more than 20 years as well as lead coach at Weston Super Mare Judo Club and previously assistant coach at Bristol University Judo Club . 

His judo career started many years ago  with Gerry Hicks at Bristol Judokwai . 

He shared his knowledge with thousands of Judoka over the years.

Thanks Rich for your dedication, we will all miss you 💔

We send our love to Rich’s family at this sad time and will update on funeral arrangements when known.

Ray Stevens - Judo/BJJ coral belt

MOD

My wife recently bought me a Grey "Ben Sherman" sweatshirt with the mod logo on. I don't think she knows the history of the logo, she just knew I like the Ben Sherman label.

The mod subculture had run its course by the time I hit my teens but I knew a few guys with parka's , who liked The Jam and The Who. It was many years later first I watched "Quadraphenia". Probably around the time the Brighton based label "skint" released a free "big beat" mixtape entitled "mockers"

My parents discouraged my brothers and I from getting motorbikes when we were 16.  This was in part because my mum apparently had a vespa in her youth and fell off it.

Around the turn of the millennium a friend "Kung Fu Jo" who used to come down to the Yellow Dragon Centre / Temple introduced me to two friends of hers Joe and Jed from the an underground techno crew ."Chiba City Sound"

I met had Joe before at Clays Lane when he was involved with the Asian soundsystem "Joi" However he and Jed were now both wearing black, riding vespa's and representing the "Faceless 23 scooter club."

Ministry of Defence

MOD

Method of Destruction 

Sifu Simon Wong

Dear  Brothers/ Sisters

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Sifu (Master) Simon Wong * founder of the Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu.  He left us today, and his departure leaves a profound void in our hearts. May his spirit rest in peace and may his legacy of martial wisdom, compassion, and strength continue to inspire us all. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Master Wong’s funeral will be held on Friday October 17, from 3-4pm. Arrive by 2.50pm. All are welcome.

Thames View Crematorium
Gravesend Rd,
Shorne,
Gravesend DA12 3JH

R.I.P. Wong Sifu, You will be missed.

*Sifu Simon Wong was a  Master of the True Buddha School,  Feng Shui Consultant, Chinese Astrologer, artist singer and author.

Kung Fu (AMA Black sash)  , 7th Generation Master of Bamboo Forest Temple Praying Mantis.

Master of Tai Chi, UK representative of Omei Mountain 100 Day Chi Kung , Lion dance, & a self defence instructor.  

FA Level 1 & 2 Licensed Coach, Youth Award Module 1, 2 and 3, Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing (Gym) and Personal Training.

Youth

 Youth of Today

Temple ov Psychick Youth

Youth - Killing Joke / The Orb