Prof  W. Rankin is a 10th Dan Ju-Jitsu with over 77 years experience, starting serious training in 1928, he has always refused to be interviewed, preferring his anonymity.
This article has been compiled with his permission, by Sensei Andy Manwaring who is was of his personal students, from years of conversations about his background and training, which evolved into his own style Lan-Kin-Fa Ju-Jitsu.
Lan-Kin-Fa includes pressure point & nerve centres, close quarters combat (including many small joint locks), as well as the conventional Ju-Jitsu techniques.
In my years of training in Ju-Jitsu, no one has shown me the depth of knowledge that he has, in the working of Ju-Jitsu techniques and the anatomy of the body.

Bill never charged for his teaching and in 1989 he was presented an award on Esther Rantzen’s “Hearts of Gold” TV show, for his time spent teaching local nurses and pensioners self defence. It was while on this show he was also had his 9th Dan Ju-Jitsu recognised by the AMA.
In 1994, while on one of his many visits to the United States, he was awarded his 10th Dan Ju-Jitsu by Prof. Wally Jay 10th Dan, Founder of Small Circle Ju-Jitsu, and his Panel.
He was also been inducted as a member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council.

Prof. Bill Rankin 10th Dan
The Gentle man of Ju-Jitsu
1914 - 2006