The Goshin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Society and all its clubs in both Spain and in Scotland owes its very existence to the guidance and support of the late Shihan Billy Doak 8th Dan Ju-Jitsu, 4th Dan Judo, founder and Chief Instructor of the Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association UK-Wales, the first and only student to be taught Ju-Jitsu by Sensei Steadman Davies, the man widely regarded as the father of Welsh Judo.

I first met Shihan Doak at a seminar in Birmingham (England) organised by the United Kingdom Ju-Jitsu Federation. At that time I was 2nd Kyu and part of a small independent Scottish Ju-Jitsu Club that was looking for direction after breaking away from the World Ju-Jitsu Federation. I was immediately awe struck by the sheer brilliance of the way that he executed each technique and we decided that this was the direction that we should take. Eventually Shihan Doak accepted us as students, I had no concept of the journey that would follow. At times I would look on from the side of the mat in total amazement at the spectacular demonstrations that were taking place before me wondering if I would ever be capable of performing such seemingly impossible displays of skill and control.

I will forever be in dept for the patience and support that he provided me with over the years and only hope that I can continue to justify his efforts by my teaching and actions. I consider myself to be especially privileged as not only did I have the opportunity of being taught and guided by arguably one of the most spectacularly talented Ju-Jitsu Sensei in the world, I gained a truly great friend.

Billy passed away on the 27th November 2009 after a prolonged period of ilness, he will be missed more than he would ever have believed.

On behalf of our organisation both in Spain and in Scotland, and especially on behalf of myself, I take this opportunity to offer this small note of thanks and respect to my Sensei for having considered me worthy of his time and tuition over the years. The loss of both his guidance and freindship is something that will be impossible to replace. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Shareen and his family.

Doumo Arigatou Gozaimashita Sensei

Sensei Martin Currie
3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu
Founder & Chief Instructor Goshin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Society
Founder & Chief Instructor of the Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association Spain
Founder & Senior Instructor of the Scottish Goshin Jitsu-Academy