The club has a long tradition of Black belts that have gone on to run other clubs or remain with Epsom and Ewell.
From left to right:
Stewart Rolland RokuDan 6th Dan
Stewart handed over the day to day running of the club to Danny after some 30 years but remains closely involved as Technical Coach and helps ensure the club maintains the high standards he asked of himself, his instructors and students.
Ismet Emin Nidan 2nd Dan
Sadly Ismet passed away in April 2020, but remains with us in our thoughts and hearts.
Raj Jadu Nidan 2nd Dan
Raj is currently the Senior Instructor on the mats, has trained at Epsom and Ewell since 2009 and runs the club alongside Danny. Raj is a Level 1 Coach with the British Aikido Board.
Pete Weller Sandan 3rd Dan
Pete is on a break running his business and looking after his growing family
Danny Thomas Godan 5th Dan
Danny currently heads the Epsom and Ewell club, running training along with Raj. Danny started training under Stewart in 1985, is a Level 1 Coach with the British Aikido Board and regularly teaches weapons sessions for the Bokken and Jo (both kata and kumite).