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Soke Sangwin started to learn the art of Ju Jitsu at the age of 12 in 1940. His early teachings were by the son of a missionary who had returned to England from China and Japan just prior to world war two. Then later by two Canadian merchant seamen who were Dan grades in judo and ju jitsu. In 1947 he started to teach Judo and
Ju jitsu at the Hull Young Peoples Institute and went on to attain his 1^st Dan in Ju Jitsu in 1949. In the late 1950s he attained his 1^st Dan in judo. It was during this time that he was introduced to a Mr Harry Arman a 4^th Dan well into his 70s who had studied under Japanese Masters in the early 1900s. It was he who introduced Soke Sangwin to the Arts of Katsu and kwappo (the Arts of resuscitation).

By 1960 Mr Sangwin was training under Mr Norman
Grundy 7^th Dan and had become a member of the
Amateur Judo Association and the British Judo
Council of Europe. Over ensuing years he has taught
martial arts to the Airborne Forces, East Riding police
and has been employed by the East Riding Of Yorkshire
Education Department. In 1974 he formed the
Martial Arts Associated Clubs a multi style Martial
Arts Organisation. By the 1980s after many years of training and teaching Martial Arts Soke Sangwin accepted the Title of kyoshi 8^th Dan Master of Budo in the Nippon Dai Budo Kai Federation. He was also presented to Soke Innoue of Japan and recognised for his contribution to Martial Arts.

Later he founded the United Martial Arts International Guild under the Martial Arts Development Commission and also founded the Guild of Healing Practitioners under which the martial art related therapies of Zen Shin Katsu and Japanese finger pressure therapy gained recognition. Soke Sangwin continued into his 80s to promote Martial Arts and ethical standards in teaching. Soke Sangwin has always been supported by his wife Hilda Sangwin (3^rd Dan in Judo). Hilda became a National Champion in the 1960s for the A.J.A at Swiss Cottage , London.

Soke Sangwin's family play a prominent part in continuing Soke Sangwins work .His eldest son Colin Sangwin has attained a 9^th Dan in Ju jitsu and 4^th degree in Kung Fu after a distinguished career in the army's 16^th Parachute Regiment which gave him the chance to study Martial Arts and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong and Brunei. He now teaches in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Colin’s daughter Jennifer Sangwin Also attained a 1^st Dan in Ju jitsu. Richard Sangwin his youngest son has attained a 7^th Dan in Ju Jitsu and has won competition Silver and Gold medals in numerous Championships. Soke Sangwins daughters are not without notable achievement Kathleen attained a 1^st Dan in Judo and studied Zen Shin Katsu Kathleen has also gained qualifications in Reflexogy and Hypnotherapy to enhance her knowledge of traditional Eastern Therapies. Angela Has attained an 8^th Dan in Ju jitsu, 5rd Degree kung Fu and 4^th Dan judo. After her return from Australia, Angela attained Master level in Zen Shin Katsu, Diplomas in Acupuncture (Acupuncture College of Melbourne) & Aromatherapy and has taught Alternative Therapies for local Authorities (E.R.Y.C.C) and The U.M.A.I.G. Although now himself in his 80s Soke Sangwin remains a practising exponent of the Martial Arts and Healing systems allied to the martial Arts. He is an inspiration and a mentor to three generations of Martial Artists in the United Kingdom & Australia and will continue tirelessly to promote united Martial Arts Ideals

July 2010, Now Soke Norman Sangwin fights a new battle, currently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. He was diagnosed in February 2010 when the consultant informed the family that the medical services could do nothing and that 3 months was all that we could expect to have him with us.

Soke Sangwin utilised all his knowledge of the Martial and healing Arts to combat his most devastating opponent. With the support of his colleagues and family he endeavoured to continue teaching and practicing Zen shin katsu. Recently celebrating his Golden wedding anniversary with his wife Hilda on the 23^rd April 2010 in Leven, he was surrounded by friends, family and Martial Arts colleagues.

Sadly, Soke Norman Sangwin passed away peacefully on the evening of
6th October 2010.