Applied Karate was originally developed by Sensei Richie Herbert, who had a hugely formidable reputation within his local area and together with the well renowned Gary Spiers, they developed a system of Karate from the Go Ju Ryu style. Richie incorporated a variety of techniques developed through his own experience and took Applied Karate away from its original beginnings to make it a modern equivalent.

 

After 5 years of training with Richie I achieved the level of black belt at the age of 18. My aim is to emulate what I learned from Applied Karate and include new techniques I have developed along my own journey in life and the Martial Arts.