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Lee Batchelor first got involved in martial arts at the age of 24 as a consequence of him being the victim of an unprovoked assault.
Although not seriously injured, this was to be the catalyst of Lee's pursuit of a martial arts venture.
Quote from Lee:-
"If I meet the blokes now, I'd shake their hand and thank them for the positive thing that they have brought to my life, ...and of course be chivalrous enough to help them up afterwards".
That event made me swear to myself "never again..."
Lee initially took up boxing as a 'quick fix' for his need for self-protection but then two years later in 1997, following a sparring match with a black belt in karate, became aware of shortcomings in his training and then as a direct result of this episode, Lee promptly started his study of karate.
Before studying Sankukai, Lee attained the rank of Shodan (1st Dan) in both Shukokai and Wado-Ryu styles of karate.
Lee's true pursuit has always been in karate as a 'martial art' rather than in the competition arena. He is dedicated to his study of fast powerful striking techniques, throws, joint locks, pressure-points and self-defence applications.
Lee's training has led him to become a versatile martial artist incorporating throws, restraining techniques, grappling and ground fighting in his training.
Lee graded to Sandan (3rd Dan) in Sankukai karate before 'breaking away' and forming what was to become officially recognised by the C.M.A.A., as his own style, 'Sankujitsu'. See Lesson style & training [click link]
Sensei Lee was featured in Traditional Karate Magazine
(Click icon to download pdf copy of article)
[ Copied with kind permission of Temple Publishing Limited ]
Sensei Lee was presented with the prestigious Molum Combat Arts Honor Society award
(the patch that's on the the top of my right-arm sleeve).
Excerpt from Molum Combat Arts Honor Society website:
'The Molum Combat Arts Honor Society was developed to recognize the contributions of students and instructors of the Molum Systems based on Loyalty, Integrity, Charity, Setting the Example, Leadership, and the will to continue in adverse situations. The Instructors and Students are considered to be the Closest Students to the Masters and Disciples of the Martial Arts (Note: this is not a Religious Affiliation), and true followers of the Martial Way of Honor.'
Sensei Lee was promoted, by C.M.A.A., to the rank of Yondan (4th Dan) in the art of Sankujitsu Karate.
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