Desmond Bell is a long time instructor at Karate Esprit who now resides in the greater San Francisco area. A 4th Dan with the JKF Wado Kai, he trained with both the Wado Kai and the WIKF while living in his native country of Northern Ireland.
After enjoying a highly successful career as a sport karate fighter for Northern Ireland, representing his country at various events during the 1980s, Mr. Bell retired and turned to coaching, teaching and officiating. A former national team coach for the N. Ireland Wado Kai, he also became a nationally certified referee and well-known instructor.
Upon moving to Canada in 1997(?), Desmond Bell has practiced and taught at Karate Esprit, participating in numerous seminars with both the Canadian and US Wado Kai.
Mr. Bell is an excellent karateka, and all who have come in to contact with him have noted is great depth of knowledge, commitment to physical fitness and meticulous preparation. We hope that everyone gets a chance to see Mr. Desmond Bell in action this year at the camp!