Ko-Bu-Kan Kevin Warren (5th Dan)

Kevin Warren 5th Dan Black Belt has over 30 years experience in Wado Ryu Karate and has had the honor of being Master Suzuki's assistant at the Dojo (school) and courses, and has also traveled to Japan to train with him.

(Sensei Kevin Warren whilst in Japan with Sensei Suzuki)

Sensei Warren started training in 1980 under Sensei Keith Thomas at the Neath Wado Kai Dojo under the UKKW and over the years has competed nationally and internationally, he has also trained a wide variety of students including Police Officers, Security Personal and also had an invite to train the Gurka Regiment stationed at Chatham Barracks.

Sensei Warren has trained with Japanese Wado Sensei's Fukazawa, Shomitsu, Sakagami, Sugasawa, Takamazawa,Yamanashi and it was while competing in Cyprus in the 1998 that he was invited to train on a one to one basis daily with the Legend Master Tatsuo Suzuki.

It was during this time Sensei Warren convinced Master Suzuki to open a Dojo in London again. This was the origins of the KO BU KAN HONBU DOJO, who's original instructors were Master Suzuki, Eleni Labiri and Kevin Warren.