Shihan Alan ClearyShihan Alan began his Kyokushin journey in 1978 at Centre 21, and then at the Westcroft Dojo. His trainer was Shihan Grant Kinnaird, a renowned hard task master. During his years of training he has been taught by such luminaries as Hanshi Arneil, Shihan's Brian Fitkin, Howard Collins, Joe Claranino and Cyril Andrews to name but a few. Between the years 1978-1998 Shihan Alan entered over 80 Kyokushin, Taekwondo, Kick Boxing, and Karate All-Styles competitions with varied success, culminating in representing England for the IKO during the 1990's. At the start of the Millennium, Shihan Tom and Shihan Alan opened their own Dojo. They now have 3 full and successful Dojos.Shihan Alan was a founding member of the IKKU (Independent Kyokushin Karate Union) and currently holds the position of Chief Instructor.In 2017 Shihan Alan was awarded 6th Dan (Rokudan) for his services to the IKKU and the promotion og Kyokushin in general
Shihan Alan Cleary
Shihan Alan began his Kyokushin journey in
1978 at Centre 21, and then at the Westcroft
Dojo. His trainer was Shihan Grant Kinnaird, a
renowned hard task master. During his years
of training he has been taught by such
luminaries as Hanshi Arneil, Shihan's Brian
Fitkin, Howard Collins, Joe Claranino and Cyril
Andrews to name but a few.
Between the years 1978-1998 Shihan Alan
entered over 80 Kyokushin, Taekwondo, Kick
Boxing, and Karate All-Styles competitions with
varied success, culminating in representing
England for the IKO during the 1990's.
At the start of the Millennium, Shihan Tom and
Shihan Alan opened their own Dojo. They now
have 3 full and successful Dojos.
Shihan Alan was a founding member of the
IKKU (Independent Kyokushin Karate Union)
and currently holds the position of Chief
Instructor.
In 2017 Shihan Alan was awarded 6th Dan
(Rokudan) for his services to the IKKU and the
promotion og Kyokushin in general
