Meet the Instructor Team
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Dale Akitoshi Hesketh - 4th Degree Black Belt
Mr Hesketh started his training in the Martial Arts in 1981, studying Judo, Karate & Kickboxing. In 1985 Mr Hesketh started his training in classical Ninjutsu, but felt there was something missing in his training which drove him to search for the deeper meanings within Martial Arts. During his search he came across a book written by Stephen K. Hayes and for the next two years, Mr Hesketh searched for a teacher who could share with him the knowledge which he was introduced to whilst reading this book.
In 1987 Mr Hesketh finally found a teacher who had the knowledge to further his goal. In 2003 Mr Hesketh decided to set out upon a new journey, making the commitment to travel to Dayton, Ohio to the home Dojo of Stephen K. Hayes, who due to his inspirational books had propelled him on his quest to continue developing his understanding of the Ninja arts. Mr Hesketh continues to travel across America to study with the senior To-Shin Do Instructors and An-Shu Stephen K. Hayes. In 2012 Mr Hesketh was awarded his 3rd Degree Black Belt by An-Shu Stephen K. Hayes and was also was awarded his warrior To-Shi name - Akitoshi - The warrior of the open sky blade. In 2016 at the Annual Fall Festival in Dayton, Ohio Mr Hesketh was awarded his 4th Degree Black Belt, moving him to be the highest ranked instructor of To-Shin Do in the United Kingdom and Europe. . |
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Coaching Team
Head Instructor - Dale Akitoshi Hesketh
Instructor & Coaching Lead - Abbie Hesketh
Instructor - Nic Henrys
Trainer- Mollie Penkethman
Coaches - Abby Barron, Anna Hughes, Aflie Willis, Dan Ledsom, Ritchie Robinson
Head Instructor - Dale Akitoshi Hesketh
Instructor & Coaching Lead - Abbie Hesketh
Instructor - Nic Henrys
Trainer- Mollie Penkethman
Coaches - Abby Barron, Anna Hughes, Aflie Willis, Dan Ledsom, Ritchie Robinson