Master Vince 7th Dan


Teaching Martial Arts in Norwich and SOuth Norfolk

Master Richard Vince 7th dan

Master Vince started his career in Martial Arts in 1979 at Ipswich Martial Arts Centre. He achieved his Black Belt in August 1982 and has gained many national and international honours representing both England and Great Britain at 19 international events as well as his individual achievements.


Traditional Karate Honours

E.K.K.A National Champion 1982, 84, 85, 87, 89, 90, 91
Eastern Counties Open Champion 1984, 85, 89, 90
East Anglian Champion 1984, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90
South East Open Champion 1985, 87, 88, 90
British Isles Open Champion 1988
British Elite Champion 1987
European Team Champion 1984
Transatlantic Team Champion 1983, 84, 85


Kickboxing & Boxing Honours

British Superheavyweight Champion 1991
I.K.L. World Superheavyweight Champion 1991
I.S.K.A. European Superheavyweight Champion 1992
Norfolk A.B.A. Champion 1991
Eastern Counties A.B.A. Champion 1991 


 Master Vince devotes much of his time to running the Black Belt Academy and teaching many classes himself as well as being aided by a growing band of qualified instructors. He is interested in exploring many facets of personal development including alternative therapies such as kinesiology and relaxation techniques. He has developed programmes such as;

BrainDojo for those with learning challenges, (visit www.braindojo.com)

M.A.S.I.F. to help teenagers with self image, safety and fitness,

Nobody Picks On Me Now, a course to help people who prefer to never b bullied (visit www.neverbbullied.com)

He is regularly invites experienced practitioners from other martial art styles and therapies to share their knowledge with himself and his students.