Barry, the most senior grade student in the academy, has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Barry began his karate training in 1985, training under Sensei Chris Mileham in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, which was then part of the Shukokai Karate Union (SKU). He graded to 2nd Dan in Shukokai karate in 1992 by Sensei Stan Knighton. During this time he also had brief introductions into Aikido and Jujitsu.

After a few years away from the martial arts Barry began training in Taekemkwan Kickboxing (Taekwondo, Kempo and Tae Boxing techniques) with the Martial Arts and Fitness Centre, Maindee, South Wales. He trained under Mike Ahern for approximately 3 years grading to Blue Stripe.

Barry restarted his karate training in 2003, and regraded at 2nd Dan level in Shito-ryu Karate-do. Still actively competing and has enjoyed recent success in both kata and kumite competitions. Currently training and assisting at the Ross on Wye and Cheltenham Dojos, he continues to develop both his technical and teaching skillset