2002
Xen-Do branches out to the centre of Camden as Master Rafael opens the Karmaa dojo.
2003
Bilbao Spain, Mugendo British Team v Spain.
2004
Master Rafael Nieto heads the team of British judges and referees officiating at the National AMA Championships.
2004
Master Rafael Nieto teaching Master class course at Sensei Suhail’s club in Bahrain.
2005
Master Rafael Nieto with Master Ricardo Gress from Spain. Training together as Senseis and now building together as Masters. This friendship between martial artist created our annual Mugendo vs Xen-Do competitions.2005
Anthony Nieto started training at the age of 5 with his father, Master Rafael Nieto.
2006
With the assistance from his son, Anthony Nieto, Master Rafael Nieto taught a Master Class in Barcelona.
2006
Sensei Anthony’s successful first full contact fight in Barcelona, Spain.
2007
The winning streak continues for Sensei Anthony at the Spain versus Great Britain international fight.
2007
Sensei Anthony Nieto achieving his Black Belt 1st Dan – Shodan.
2007
Master Raf opens a third dojo in Golders Green, NW11 0EA.
2008
Master Rafael Nieto interview with Adrianne discussing Martial Arts and technique.
2008
Master Rafael Nieto honoured by Master Jesus Platon and Master Ricardo Gress at the Spanish National Championships in Bilbao.
2008
Sensei Anthony takes home gold in Bilbao at the Spanish National Championships.
2009
Successful student grading at Xen-Do Kaarma.
2009
Successful student grading at Xen-Do Kaarma.
2010
Barcelona Spain, Sensei Anthony Nieto winning full contact fight.
2010
Xen-Do students embark on the competition stage at the Bikma Championships.
2011
Xen-Do Children’s Demonstration Team spreading our Xen-Do Values of discipline, respect and courtesy through Martial Arts.
2012
Dai Master Rafael Nieto receives the 2012 Henry Cooper Award. The award is presented by Henry Cooper’s sons, Henry Jr. and John in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of young people and sport.
Dai Master Rafael said “I have pleasure in accepting this prestigious award on behalf of Martial Arts instructors everywhere. Henry Cooper was an inspirational figure and a real gentleman who was committed to charitable works in support of the underprivileged, his energy and enthusiasm remain an amazing influence on us today as we in Martial Arts work to turn young people from all backgrounds into outstanding members of society”.2014
Dai Master Rafael opens a Xen-Do School of Martial Arts in the heart of Baker Street. For more information on the dojo contact us on 0207 487 3807.2014
Dai Master Rafael opens a Xen-Do School of Martial Arts in the heart of Baker Street. For more information on the dojo contact us on 0207 487 3807.