Jim is the Founder and Chief Instructor at the Jim McAllister Academy of Martial Arts and presently holds the rank of 9th Dan Hachidan in Bu-Jutsu and 7th Dan Shihan in Fudoshin Karate. He was awarded the rank and given the title of Professor by the late Professor Lawrence in 2003. He is now in charge of the B.F.A. Worldwide.

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Has studied Martial Arts for over forty years. He was one of the first students of Penjak Silat when it came to England in the early 80's from Indonesia by the legendary Guru Richard De Bordes.

On moving to Essex in 1992, he started as a student of Prof. Jim McAllister. He has also studied in Malaysia with Prof. McAllister in the art of Penjak Silat under the guidance of another silat Master Jak Otham.

He has also studies the chinese art of internal strength in the form of Chi Kung in China and Cyprus.

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He also runs the First Aid courses for Gradings in the Academy.

An experienced Martial Artist. Dave's career started in Judo (3 years), JuJutsu (5 years), boxing, thai boxing and wing chung (5 years). He finally settled once he found the McAllister Academy of Martial Arts and has been a valued member for the past 12 years.

Tracy has been in Martial Arts for a very long time. Her career started at about 11 years of age in Karate. She has trained with many Instructors in various Karate styles. Tracy joined McAllister Martial Arts in 1993 and runs various classes both for Adults and Juniors.

Lynsey started her journey with McAllister Academy of Martial Arts back in 2012. She also studies Fudoshin Karate and has attended many weapons courses.

Lynsey currently runs the KickBoxing class in South Woodham Ferrers on a Monday night.

Jo joined McAllister Kickboxing in 2012. Received her BlackBelt in 2019. She is also a member of Fudoshin Karate.

Jo runs her Kickboxing class in Brentwood on a Monday night.

Neil started his journey in McAllister Martial Arts back in 1995. He gained his 2nd Dan back in 2018. Has attended various weapons courses over the years.

He is a valued member to Prof. McAllister as his Sempei helping run his Sunday Morning class.

Glenn joined McAllister Martial Arts in 2010. He working on his 3rd Dan at the moment.

He also studies in Fudoshin Karate and Bu-Jutsu and has a BlackBelt in both disciplines. He is also a valued member to Prof. McAllister helping with his classes as his Sempei.