"John Titchen has just set up his Practical Karate Facebook page! I really like the way John approaches things. It’s good stuff! I’ve also made some contributions to the related website (practicalkarate.co.uk) and if you like what I do, you are sure to like what John does"
Iain Abernethy, 6th Dan.

"Dr Titchen's current work adds to the body of knowledge in the martial arts and in particular to those who study the Heian Kata"
Professor Rick Clark, 8th Dan.

"I have been training in the martial arts for over twenty years and have been fortunate enough to have had some very good instructors. It is not often that I am truly impressed by another instructor, but John Titchen struck me as being on a different level to most. A true understanding of his subject matter, backed up by a very impressive CV. Since training with John and his students I am keen to expose my own students to his training.
For anyone interested in self defence I can heartily recommend attending a seminar run by John Titchen. Many think their own training will be enough should an attack happen. After being involved in two reality based session under the guidance of John Titchen, I would say that his approach will make you question your own. Safety is of upmost importance and the training environment very pleasant, the training however was tough and realistic. The analysis via video and discussion also added to the understanding."
Simon Sheridan, Senior Instructor UK Quanfa Academy, December 2011.

"Having had John do a number of seminars for me I can say that he is thorough, considered and pragmatic in his approach, detailed in his explanations and also extremely knowledgeable on legal aspects of Self Defence training. I would recommend him to anyone."
Paul Mitchell, Tae kwon Do Instructor, Nottingham October 2009.

"The superb quality of the training, combined with the 'High Gear' suits created a level of realism un-matched by anything I had ever done before. What John has done with DART is produced a system that is highly effective, regardless of previous training or ability. The whole seminar was a very worth-while experience and something that I would definitely like to do more of."
Ben, Tae Kwon Do student, Stress Inoculation Course High Wycombe May 2008.

"I have been a student on two or three Heian Flow seminars, very useful for my training and great fun! Any grade will benefit!"
Jo Alexander, 3rd Dan Shotokan Karate Instructor, St Albans May 2007.

"Dr. Titchen's Heian Flow System drills bring a useful, and lethal, application of the Heian Kata to real life situations. This system provides the insightful interpretation one expects from a thoughtful and long-term practitioner."
Mark C.E. Peterson PhD, AoDenkou Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do and Tai Chi Chuan Instructor, Chicago March 2006 .

"Dr. Titchen has taken concepts and techniques from the Heian/Pinan Kata and molded them into flowing practice drills that are filled with excellent self-defense principles but are also fun to do."
Rev. Dave Carr, Seisan Ryu Instructor, Chicago March 2006.

"I'm impressed with the insight of the techniques; A new look at an old kata. I look forward to learning more of this system."
Brent Balfanz, Song Moo TKD and Ao Denkou Jitsu Instructor, Chicago March 2006.

"The kind of stuff that got me interested in karate in the first place."
S Pewter, Karate Forum Moderator Martial Arts Planet, Bracknell August 2006.

"The Heian Flow Drills absolutely ROCKED"
Ragnarok 2005, Martial Arts Planet Member, Bracknell August 2006.