Sensei Mumtaz (4th degree black belt, WJJF Technical Officer and FIMA Coach) started Ju-Jitsu in 1994 at the age of 21. In 1998, she achieved her first black belt (Shodan) under the instruction of Senseis Kabongo and Riley, 2 years later, she achieved her WJJF coaching qualifications together with her 2nd black belt (Nidan) and co-ran a club based at the Manningham Sports Centre. In 2002, Sensei Mumtaz designed and delivered a Self-Defense course as part of a NCFE qualification accredited by the Bradford & Ilkley Community College and runs specialized self-defense courses for women.