Vernon Bell
| Vernon Bell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vernon Cecil Frederick Bell 10 October 1922 Ilford, Essex, England |
| Died | 27 February 2004 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | British |
| Style | Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, |
| Teacher(s) | Henry Plée (Karate) Kenshiro Abbe (Judo) |
| Rank | 10th 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.