Resignation of Sensei Grubis

It is with great regret that we announce the resignation of Sensei Karl Grubis from the association so that he can pursue a different direction in his practice of Ju-Jitsu. The clubs in Scotland will continue, as before, to be controlled by Sensei John R. Smith 2nd Dan, with guidance and support from Sensei Martin Currie 3rd Dan, and with the full backing and approval of Shihan Billy Doak 8th Dan Ju-Jitsu/4th Dan Judo of the Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association UK-Wales

Before beginning to train under affiliation to the Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association UK-Wales, Karl received his 1st and 2nd Dan Grades from the World Ju-Jitsu Federation and then his 3rd Dan from Kyoshi Gunnar Salders of the United Kingdom Ju-Jitsu Federation. Despite training with the Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association since, he never entered examination for promotion after this. Over the last few months he has chosen to participate in training with an association that is more in line with the style of Ju-Jitsu he originally practiced prior to training with the Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association. He has recently accepted the rank of 4th Dan from them having undertaken examination in line with their standards and controls.

As Karl has chosen to breakaway from the guidance and methods of the Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association and to return to his original style of Ju-Jitsu, he will no longer be part of our group of clubs or affiliated to our parent body The Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association UK-Wales. As a result of this situation we must inform all Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association Members that should you choose to continue to train with Karl on a regular basis, the Insurance from us will not be sufficient to cover you. This change is effective from 30th June 2008.

Scottish Goshin Jitsu Academy