Bob Fermor and his wife Joanne Fermor (Austin) have been practising Martial Arts for many years and have been noted for their exceptional skills in the use of weapons.

Bob and Jo were very much in the public eye of the Martial Arts world between 1984 and 1995, when they were well renowned on the tournament circuit.

During this period they appeared regularly in magazines and could always be found performing demonstrations or competing in National and International competitions winning many trophies and accolades along the way.

Their abilities, attitude and commitment to their art has ensured their success, proving that Bob and Jo truly are King and Queen of Kata.

 

Summary of Accolades
1984

Nunchaku De Combat, Paris European Championships 2nd place B.Fermor.


Click to view the Bob Fermor article in Fighters October '85

 


Click to view the Bob Fermor Proves Supreme article

 


Click to view the Bob Fermor article in MAI June '89 issue

 


Click to view enlarged MAI Hall of Fame

 


Click to view the Bob & Joanne Fermor, King & Queen of Kata article



Click to view the Bob Fermor Sporting Nunchaku article

 


Click to view the Bob Fermor the Weapons Wizard Revisted MAI March 2002

 

1986 B.N.A. British Championships 1st place B.Fermor, 1st place J.Fermor.
1986 European Black Belt Championships Ireland 1st place B.Fermor.
1986 Bob Fermor features on the front cover of Fighters Magazine.
1987 Ireland Kung Fu Championships 1st place B.Fermor, 2nd place J.Fermor.
1987 A.K.F.A. British Championships 1st place B.Fermor, 2nd place J.Fermor.
1988 A.W.A. Welsh Weapons Championships 1st place B.Fermor, 1st place J.Fermor.
1988 B.N.A. British Championships 1st place B.Fermor, 1st place J.Fermor.
1988 National Demonstration Championships Liverpool 2nd place F.M.K.
1988 F.S.K. Championships Manchester 2nd place B.Fermor.
1988 W.A.K.O. British Championships 3rd place B.Fermor.
1989 F.S.K. Championships Manchester 1st place B.Fermor.
1989 M.A.I. National Championships Huddersfield 1st place B.Fermor.
1989 M.A.I. National Championships Hatfield 2nd place B.Fermor.
1989 W.A.K.O. National Championships Gold Medal B.Fermor.
1989 M.A.I. National Championships Liverpool 2x 2nd place B.Fermor, 2nd place J.Fermor.
1989 National Demonstration Championships Liverpool 1st place F.M.K.
1989 Bob Fermor features on front cover of M.A.I.
1990 W.A.K.O. National Championships Gold Medal B.Fermor
1990 F.S.K. National Championships Grand Champion B.Fermor.
1990 F.S.K. National Championships Grand Champion J.Fermor.
1990 M.A.I. National Championships Nottingham 1st place B.Fermor, 2nd place J.Fermor.
1990 M.A.I. National Championships Cheltenham 1st place B.Fermor, 3rd place J.Fermor.
1990 M.A.I. National Championships Huddersfield 2nd place B.Fermor, 2nd Place J.Fermor.
1990 M.A.I. National Championships Grand Champion (forms) B.Fermor.
1990 Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine nominated Bob Fermor into the Black Belt Hall of Fame.
1990 W.A.K.O. World Championships Venice Italy Bronze Medal B.Fermor.
1990 Cambridgeshire Opens 1st place B.Fermor.
1990 W.A.K.O. European Championships Madrid Spain Silver Medal B.Fermor.
1990 Demonstration for the Lord Mayor Sligo Ireland.
1990 Battle of Westchester New York USA 3rd place & 4th place B.Fermor.
1991 W.A.K.O. World Championships Crystal Palace, England 2x Bronze Medals J.Fermor, 4th place B.Fermor.
1991 W.A.K.O. National Championships Gold Medal B.Fermor.
1991 Battle of Westchester New York USA 3rd place B.Fermor.
1992 Bob Fermor & Joanne Fermor (Austin) features on the front cover of Fighters Magazine.
1993 Battle of the Region Farnham 2x 1st place Bob Fermor.
1993 K.D.O.O.A. Fleet 2x 1st place J.Fermor.
1993 Ricochet Nationals Birmingham 3x 1st place B.Fermor, 2nd place J.Fermor.
1994 Ricochet Nationals Birmingham 1st place B.Fermor, 2nd place J.Fermor.
1994 Euro Classics 2nd & 3rd place B.Fermor (Bob Fermor competes against Power Rangers Stuntman Richard Brandon USA)
1995 World Classics England 2x 1st place B.Fermor, 2nd place J.Fermor.
1995 Bob Fermor awarded a trophy for his dedication in Martial Arts by Kevin Brewerton 5 times World Champion.
2006 3rd Open European Championships 2006 in Lubz - East Germany 1st & 2nd place B.Fermor (Creative Weapons Kata and Traditional Weapons Kata).  

 

 


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