About Us
Ben Richardson - 5th Dan
I believe that there is a world of Karateka out there who want more from their training, believe they can achieve more, love their karate and want to learn more and progress faster and further than people said was possible.
As a fighter I was on my own, I was and am the owner of my Karate club, and was both coach and competitor. I know that there are thousands of people out there wondering how? How do i get to that level? I had to figure it out for myself, I started late but achieved my dream before I retired.
I knew that we had the knowledge and the pedigree in the UK, we just needed to focus it and make it accessible to those who needed it, for those who want to succeed.
Kumite Coach was a concept born out of struggle and created with love for the sport of Kumite.
I have trained for over 33 years in Karate, but I really started to learn the most when I met Matt Price and later Paul Newby. I am forever indebted to them for the knowledge they have shared with me, and now it is my privilege to be able to bring that knowledge to you, wherever you are, whenever you need it.
Let’s make British Karate great again,
Oss.
Meet The Team
Ben Richardson
CEO
Paul Newby
British Olympic Karate Coach
Matt Price
JKS England Team Coach
Joe Kellaway
Ben Richardson
Founder of Kumite coach, former kumite fighter winning and medaling at EKF events around the UK and competing and medalling internationally for JKS England. Professional coach for over 15 years and black belt in Jeet Kune Do and Kali.
Paul Newby
British Olympic Karate Coach, former WKF World Kumite Champion, Professional Karate Coach for over 20 years.
Matt Price
JKS England Team Coach, former ESKA European Kumite Champion and WSKA World Team Kumite Champion. Professional Karate coach for over 25 years.
Joe Kellaway
Being the first fighter in history to win the 10K clash twice, beating world champion Jordan Thomas in the process. Joe is the UK’s leading fighter at present, he was one of two British Athletes chosen to represent GB at the European Olympics and is among the top fighters in the world at -75kg. Wasn’t it amazing to see him on the podium with Stanislav Horuna, Luigi Busa and Rafael Aghayev!!
Remi Jurgilaitis
Is one of Lithuania’s top fighters and current National Champion, he has also won multiple tournament titles in the UK, including BKF champion and EKF vice-champion. He has a very physical fighting style and is known for his Ashi Barai techniques and set-ups.
Brandon Carr
At 18 he is one of the youngest competitors working with Kumite Coach but a superb athlete already taking Bronze medals at both European and World championships!
