Sensei Richard Hang Hong
5th Dan
Grading History
- Shodan-Ho/1st Dan – Kenshukai (2001)
- Shodan/1st Dan – Kenshukai (2002)
- Nidan/2nd Dan – Kenshukai (2004)
- Ikkyu/1st kyu – Iaido (2005)
- Sandan/3rd Dan – Seitou Ryu (2007)
- Sandan/3rd Dan – Goju Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai (2011)
- Sandan/3rd Dan – Japan Karatedo Federation (JKF) Goju Kai (2011)
- Yondan/4th Dan – Shotokan (2012)
- Yondan/4th Dan – Goju Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai (2015)
- Yondan/4th Dan – Japan Karatedo Federation (JKF) Goju Kai (2015)
- Blue Belt – Gracie Barra Brazilian Jujitsu (2020)
- Godan/5th Dan – Goju Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai (2022)
- Godan/5th Dan – Japan Karatedo Federation (JKF) Goju Kai (2022)
Training History
- 1986 – Started training in Wado Ryu Karate in West Wickham, Kent
- 1992/3 – Briefly trained in Judo and Kung Fu at local clubs in Beckenham & Bromley, Kent
- 1997 – Restarted karate. Training in Go-Kan-Ryu Karate under Shihan Rod Martin
- 2000 – Continued training in Kenshukai Karate full time under Shihan Rod Martin
- 2001 – Graded to Shodan-ho (Provisional 1st Dan) in Kenshukai Karate under Shihan Rod Martin
- 2002 – Graded to Shodan (1st Dan) in Kenshukai Karate under Shihan Rod Martin
- 2003 – Promoted to Senior Regional Instructor for Essex in Kenshukai Karate
- 2004 – Graded to Nidan (2nd Dan) in Kenshukai Karate under Shihan Rod Martin
- 2005 – Began training in Iaido under the Sensei Okimitsu Fuji, Sensei Steve Boyle and the late Sensei Tom Grogen
- 2005 – Established Seitou Ryu Karate in Essex. Affiliated to NAKMAS
- 2005 – Started training with Sensei George Andrews – 7th Dan (Goju Ryu) and Sensei Steve Roberts – 6th Dan (Shotokan)
- 2005 – Graded to Ikkyu (1st Kyu) in Iaido under Okimitsu Fuji Sensei and Naburo Mano Sensei
- 2007 – Graded to Sandan (3rd Dan) in Seitou Ryu Karate
- 2008 – Became a member of the Shi Kon Martial Arts Association
- 2010 – Became a member of Seiwakai and the Japan Karate Federation (JKF) Goju Kai, training under Shihan Leo Lipinski
- 2010 – Started training in Brazilian Jujitsu under Lee Catling, Gracie Barra
- 2011 – Graded to Sandan (3rd Dan) in Seiwakai under Shihan Seiichi Fujiwara in Omagari, Japan
- 2011 – Graded to Sandan (3rd Dan) in JKF Goju Kai in Kyoto, Japan
- 2012 – Graded to Yondan (4th Dan) in Shotokan through Shi Kon Martial Arts Association
- 2015 – Graded to Yondan (4th Dan) in Seiwakai under Hanshi Seiichi Fujiwara in Omagari, Japan
- 2015 – Graded to Yondan (4th Dan) in JKF Goju Kai in Beppu, Oita, Japan
- 2016 – Restarted training in Brazilian Jujitsu under James Costa, Carlson Gracie
- 2018 – Restarted training in Brazilian Jujitsu under Professor Jez Lord and Professor Lee Catling, Gracie Barra
- 2018 – After the passing of Shihan Lipinski (01.01.18), continues training in Seiwakai under Shihan Gurmit Singh
- 2020 – Joined GKC Global under Sensei Paul Enfield as an associate dojo
- 2020 – Promoted to Blue Belt in Gracie Barra Brazilian Jujitsu by Professor Lee Catling
- 2022 – Graded to Godan (5th Dan) in Seiwakai under Hanshi Seiichi Fujiwara in London, England
- 2022 – Graded to Godan (5th Dan) in JKF Goju Kai in London, England
- 2024 – Resigned from Seiwakai
Qualifications
- DBS Checked (enhanced disclosure)
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- First Aid trained & certified
- 2005 – Recognised Senior Instructor and Grading Examiner by NAKMAS
- 2006 – Level 1 Coach – City & Guilds (Classic Coaching)
- 2016 – Certified Fit2Fite Instructor
- 2017 – Qualified as Silver Level Fit2Fite Instructor
- 2022 – Qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer
Recognitions
- 2008 – Dedication & Commitment to Martial Arts Award from Black Belt International
- 2008 – Instructor of the Year at the Munich Hall of Fame
- 2009 – Assistant Coach for the Havering Karate Squad – London Youth Games
- 2009 – Honorary Membership to Sankaku Ryu Ju-Jitsu & Martial Art Alliance at the Munich Hall of Fame
- 2009 – Honorary Membership to the International Police Training System at the Munich Hall of Fame
- 2009 – International Martial Arts Instructor of the Year at the Munich Hall of Fame
