ABOUT JON ALEXANDER

Jon Alexander is now 66 and has been training for 50+ years in all aspects of martial arts. He has also advised and instructed on numerous films, which include martial arts.

Jon is the highest graded Japanese Swordsman within the Zen-Shin-Do-Kenjutsu system and he has mastered many other Oriental arts including Kyudo (Japanese Archery),
Sai (Prong Fork), Kendo, Rokushaku-Bo (Long stick).

Jon is also a Master and teacher of Tai-Chi-Chuan, Jade Mountain Style Shaolin Kung-Fu and Zen-Shin-Goju-Karate.

Many instructors have gone on to formulate their own styles and methods based on Jon's original tuition methods and Kata. By the end of 1972, Jon had established over 70 Zen-Shin Clubs throughout Great Britain and abroad. His success continued for many years until in 1984, Jon franchised his clubs to his instructors and moved to Cornwall to re-establish his ideas and re-formulate his style. His success continues to this day with many old students eventually finding their way back to his original teaching.

Jon invites all old and new style students to contact him. He also states that he has never “been on the doors”, never taught Navy “Seals” or trained Special Forces, but has miraculously somehow managed to stay undamaged, vibrantly, alive and well. He now lives in Cornwall.

5 Training Precepts as written by Shihan Jon

I live in this world, which in some way, no matter how insignificant my contribution would seem, I have helped to create. I cannot help what is passed, however, I can through the practice of my chosen martial art, modify my future actions to bring about the improvement of all things.

I may not understand all that I have been taught, yet, I have been instructed. I must strive to find the meaning and purpose of that instruction, no matter how long it may take, knowing that instruction can be absolute silence, a single word, a sentence or a loud shout”.

In instructing others, I will always try to remember my own lack of ability and understanding and try to teach with patience, kindness and determination, to improve the ability of others and myself.

I will not criticise others until I, myself, am perfect and above criticism.

You cannot find your way ahead until you go back the way you came.

Jon sends best wishes, good will and thanks to all his old students and instructors. He thanks you all for your support in the early days.

Please contact Jon to re-establish links at zenshinbudokai@aol.com and maybe increase your present grades on one of his short, intensive courses.

For more of Jon read the History of Zen Shin.