Shihan Stephen Cosgrave 5th Dan Ju-Jitsu has been studying martial arts for over 34 years. Throughout his career, he has trained under many Senior Ju-jitsu instructors including Terry Parker, Brian Herbert, Sam Tonkin Snr, Dieter Losken, Robert Clarke, John Steadman, Martin Dickson, Kenny Blundell, James Pape, Cosimo Costa, and various members of the WJJF and BJJA, competed on a senior level for England, and visited many different Dojo’s around the world teaching and attending seminars.
Martial Arts Career Resume
1978 – Began studying Wado Ryu Karate
August 1988 – Began Studying Japanese Ju-Jitsu under the Jikishin Ju-Jitsu Association
October 1991 – Awarded Sho Dan
December 1993 – Awarded Ni Dan
December 1997 – Awarded San Dan
June 2002 – Awarded Yon Dan
June 2011 – Awarded Go Dan
Qualifications
September 2002 Level 2 BJJAGB Coach
April 2002 Level 2 Kobudo Weapons Instructor
May 2012 Level 2 AJJF/NCAS Accredited Coach
Visited and Trained in various countries, including:
Spain;
South Africa;
Belgium;
Germany;
Australia; and
Vietnam
Representation of England
1994 – Gold Medal vs South Africa
1994 – Silver Medal South African Cup
1994 – Bronze Medal National Championships
1995 – Gold Medal South African Cup
President of the Martial Arts Association Australasia
Member of Australian Ju-Jitsu Federation
Head of School Jikishin Ju-Jitsu Australia
