Meet the Team

Get Inspired, Get Fit, Get Superhuman

Genjitsu Martial Arts is a multi-style that combines all the best elements of almost every Martial Arts fighting style. All the Instructors are Black Belt 1st Dan to Black Belt 8th Dan and fully qualified Intructors, CRB checked, Safe Guarding and First Aid Qualified. Genjitsu is a member of the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association (BMABA). To reach Black Belt in Genjitsu is a minimum of 5 years training and dedication and each instructor is at a very high level of technical competency across Striking, Grappling and Submissions

Meet The Team

Master David Dillon 7th Dan

David is a Genjitsu co-founder with his Dad Ed, and he is the senior instructor at the Darwen club. David has a high energy and passionate teaching style to go with his high energy Martial Arts, watch out for amazing kicks, flips, devasting throws and locks, Ouch!

Grand Master Ed Dillon 8th Dan

Ed is Genjitsu's Chief Instructor. With a lifetimes experience and knowledge in Martial Arts, he, along wth David has created a style that incorporates all the effective elements of Martial Arts. Ed is a highly technical Martial Artist, and teaches the Blackburn club.

Master Neil Challanger 5th Dan

Neil has Studied Genjitsu for 18 years, with fast and powerful techniques, he is a fearsome sparing partner for experienced students, whilst a patient and dedicated teacher for new comers. Neil teaches at Darwen and leads the Club at Mellor in the Ribble Valley

Master Liam Thornton 4th Dan

Liam Teaches at both Blackburn and Darwen clubs, he is a highly skilled grappler, specialising in Ground Work, Throwing and Submissions and enjoys high levels on conditioning

Master Christine Dillon 4th Dan

Christine leads the Ladies Classes and personal fitness for ladies wanting to go the extra mile. Christine is also heavily involved in teaching both Juniors and Senior classes, watch out for powerful Kicks and Strikes.

Sensei Martin Kingston 2nd Dan

Martin is a very powerful Martial Artist, Physically strong and technical, Martin excels in Throwing and Takedowns, Grappling, and Striking

Sensei Tony Fairhurst 2nd Dan

Tony is a dedicated Martial Artist having trained in other styles, in particular he has strong knowledge of Sparring and Groundwork, as well as speed, movement, flexibility and balance are where he is at his best.

Sensei Kieran Mclaughin 3rd Dan

Kieran has trained in Genjitsu for 14 years having started when he was 50, and is a dedicated practitioner. Kieran enjoys all aspects of Genjitsu, but particularly enjoys sparring, he has fast hands and great footwork, so watch out!

Master Carol Dillon 4th Dan