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Jun Shihan George McFarlane
6th dan,(Rukudan) chief Instructor, Mandeville
Jun shihan = Junior Master
As one of the most respected fighters to have ever graced the Jamaican tournament scene. Jun Shihan George totally dominated
the fighting arena in Jamaica in the late 80s and early 90s (retiring the grand championship trophy after winning it for a
third time) while continuing Mandeville's proud history in kata competition winning it 5 times.
He has changed the way kumite is perceived in Jamaica, from a throw and hope it scores technique, to a science. While
integrating philosophies from other disciplines and styles such as boxing into his repertory.
He has been an integral figure, mentor and coach to his son Senpai Bruce, who continues his father's proud legacy locally
as well as internationally, while competing for Seido Jamaica and as a member of the Jamaican combined martial arts team.
Jun Shihan George was the Seido benefit tournament heavyweight silver medallist in New York in ?
3 time Jamaica open grand champion. 5 time kata champion
with over 35 years experience in the martial arts.
A yoga and Reiki master, he has continued his single-minded focus to physical and mental health and well being, and has
graciously allowed his students along for the ride.
Kyoshi Ronald Lyn
5th dan,(godan) assistant instructor Mandeville
Assistant instructor Mandeville Seido.
Dominated kata, weapons and breaking for 5 years (1988 to 1993) on the Jamaican tournament scene, and has continued to
push for the continued growth of Karate in Mandeville and Jamaica.
4 time kata champion
3 time weapons champion
2 time breaking champion
sogo (overall) champion 1993 Seido Jamaica open
Cayman weapons champion (hard styles) 92 and 93
Cayman kata (hard styles) champion 92 and 93
Kyoshi Debbie Lyn
5th dan(godan) assistant Instructor, Mandeville
Kyoshi Debbie, An integral part of the Seido Mandeville family, the epitome of selfless sacrifice and strong spirit.
One of the most senior female dan ranks in the local martial arts community. She continues to be one of the perennial
stalwarts of the Mandeville dojo.
Senpai Bruce McFarlane
3rd dan,(sandan) Junior class instructor
The next generation of excellence from our small dojo in Mandeville.
It can't have been easy growing up in the dojo, but with the help of his father Jun Shihan George, he has turned into
a strong adult kumite competitor of world wide recognition.
Was successful in 2007 in acquiring his sandan (third degree black belt) and continues to be an integral part of world
wide Seido and Jamaica's combined martial arts team.
Started training at age 4 years old
Junior black belt at 9 years old
He is the youngest ever heavy weight black belt champion at the Seido Jamaica open, at 15 years old.
Grand champion Seido open
Grand champion South Africa
England
New york
Japan
Member combined national martial arts team
Senpai Olive Minnot
1st dan (Shodan)
Senpai carlington Johnson
1st dan
Senpai Valerie Beumont
1st dan
Senpai Donald Chang
1st dan
Senpai Nekesha Walker
1st dan
Senpai Jo-ann Cooper
1st dan
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