Vernon Bell

Vernon Cecil Frederick Bell (10 October 1922 – 27 February 2004) is often credited as "the father of British karate."^[3]

Vernon Bell
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

Bell was taught karate by Henry Plée and brought karate to Great Britain.^[4][5]