Vernon Bell

Vernon Bell
BornVernon Cecil Frederick Bell
10 October 1922
Ilford, Essex, England
Died27 February 2004(2004-02-27) (aged 81)
NationalityBritish
StyleKarate, Judo, Jujutsu,
Teacher(s)Henry Plée (Karate)
Kenshiro Abbe (Judo)
Rank10th dan Yoseikan Karate
5th dan Judo
10th dan Jujutsu
Father of British Karate

Vernon Cecil Frederick Bell (10 October 1922 – 27 February 2004) is often credited as "the father of British karate."

Bell was taught karate by Henry Plée and brought karate to Great Britain.