Vernon Bell
British martial artist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vernon Cecil Frederick Bell (10 October 1922 – 27 February 2004) is often credited as "the father of British karate."[3][4]
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Vernon Bell | |
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Born | Vernon Cecil Frederick Bell[1][2] 10 October 1922 Ilford, Essex, England |
Died | 27 February 2004(2004-02-27) (aged 81) |
Nationality | British |
Style | Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, |
Teacher(s) | Henry Plée (Karate) Kenshiro Abbe (Judo) |
Rank | 10th dan Yoseikan Karate 5th dan Judo 10th dan Jujutsu |
Father of British Karate |
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Bell was taught karate by Henry Plée and brought karate to Great Britain.[5][6]