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The Bushido Academy of Martial Arts is a totally independent governing body that was founded in 1979 by experienced British Martial Artist Pete Delane. |
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At that time he was a regional instructor with the Za Zen Karate Association holding a 3rd Dan in Zen Shin Ryu Karate and a 5th Dan in Oriental weapons. These grades were held in addition to several “Dan” grades that he had been previously been awarded by other MA political bodies (MAC, BKA, AKA). |
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The founding principles of the B.A.M.A. (Bushido Academy of Martial Artists) were and continue to be based upon what Pete Delane’s experiences taught him about the true nature of martial arts training. A B.A.M.A. Dojo (training hall) is a place where students ‘study and grow’ rather than just ‘train’, with the distinct emphasis that lets the ‘arts’ improve the individual. The following short saying gives an idea of what can be found at a B.A.M.A. Dojo: |
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“We study The Way, not to be Japanese,
but to grow from within,
and build a bridge of Honour,
across all nations and all people”
Pete Delane |
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| There are no ‘contracts’, ‘guarantee’s of black belt’ or ‘large up front fees’ to be paid. Students and Instructors traditionally pay for their weekly lessons as they go and book their lesson for the following week if they wish. The fact that the school now has many loyal students of 25+ years experience, ranging right through to 6th dan is the ultimate demonstration of the quality of Pete Delane's teachings. Pete Delane has also achieved the highest possible grade (in the B.A.M.A.) of 7th Dan. |
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