Ian Stewart Sensei started his Martial Art training in the early 1970`s with a West Midlands based Martial Arts Organization “Budo of Great Britain” under Reg Bleakman Sensei, practicing Judo, Aikido, and Atemi Jutsu. His style is directly descended from the teachings of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei, who was Sensei Bleakman’s instructor.

Ian Stewart Sensei gained “Shodan” in Atemi Jutsu from Reg Bleakman Sensei in 1980. After joining Tom Fletchers BJJA/WJJF Myabi Ryu Dojo in Leeds he attained “Nidan” in 1983. Followed by “Sandan” in 1985 and “Yondan” in 1990.’ These last two grades with the AMA. During the period from 1980 to 1990 Ian also attained Dan grades in Aikido, Jo-Jutsu and Bo-Jutsu

In 1988 Ian moved from Leeds to the York area where he set up his own Dojo York Aiki Jujutsu. During 1994 the dojo became a member of the Bushido Zazen International Martial Arts Society, gaining the grades of “Godan” in 1995 and “Rokudan” in 2001.
In 2007 York Aiki Jujutsu re- joined their old association the AMA, as well as being associated with the Bushido Zazen Martial Arts Society, the European Budo Council and Shin Gi Tai Aiki Jujutsu.

 Ian Stewart Sensei

6 Dan Aiki Jujutsu

6 Dan Budo

4 Dan Ju Jutsu

3 Dan Jo-Jutsu

2 Dan Aikido

1 Dan Bo Jutsu