About Us
Ray Stevens Martial Academy..so much more than a Dojo..
Every one of our coaches bring unique skills & style to the mats. Each have been hand selected & appointed by Ray, to pass on their knowledge through their superb teaching.
Enter our doors & onto the mats & you'll find a powerhouse of excellent instruction at your fingertips.
And that's just the beginning. With 2x floors of matted space, classes 7xdays a week, gym, changing rooms with showers + saunas, treatment room & café , there's a zone for everyone to enjoy their time with us.
Lets also explain that our academy is like a family, and we are extremely proud of our community of members and staff that offer a warm, friendly & inviting place to come and train.
So let your journey at Ray Stevens Academy begin...& visit us today
Ray's Story
I began learning Judo at the age of 10 & quickly realised this was my passion. I achieved my Blackbelt at
the age of 16, and went on to forge a career in Judo.
I won European silver in 1994 in Gdansk. Also, the Commonwealth Games in 1986 and 1990 and was multiple winner of the British Open. I won international medals at the Tournoi de Paris, München, Prague and Leonding.
After taking Silver for GB in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, I began wanting to share & pass on my skills & knowledge learnt over the years of competing. After many years teaching at The Budokwai , my home dojo & in a variety of venues and schools, I was able to open my very own Dojo - Ray Stevens Academy. With martial arts the learning never ends - and im delighted to have created an excellent space with first class instructors to continue passing on my love for Judo, BJJ & a host of grappling martial arts to all.
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