Rank: 3rd Degree Black Belt
Association: AIMAA (UK) Taekwondo
I started learning Karate with Mr John Wright, back in 1984. Two months later, I began to learn the ancient martial art of Tae Kwon Do, with the T.A.G.B. under Mr Bob Elliot.
I've also done a little bit of boxer freestyle with Mr Paul Wood back in the early 90's.
I then started training with Mr Andrew Murray in 1992 and took my 1st Dan Black Belt in 1994, where I was lucky enough to test under Grand Master Hee ll Cho. Then receiving my Black Belt 2nd Dan in October 1997, once again with Grand Master Cho.
I have trained with a few different instructors over the last 21 years and have learned from every one of them. I have immense respect for all the instructors which I have trained with, including Mr Will Crosby, Mr Tony Mawbey, Mr Colin Hansen and Mr Gordon Lambert.
I have also studied a little bit of Judo, to improve my ground fighting, as well as picking up one or two injuries, but that's all the fun of training.
Qualifications
- 3rd Degree Black Belt
- International Umpire and Referee
- R.A.P.E. Defence Instructor
- First Aid Trained
Competitions
- English Championships 2003 Gold
- British Championships 2002 two Silvers
- WMST Championships 2000 Bronze
- World Championships 2002 Bronze
- AIMMA British Championships 1999 Bronze
- West Yorkshire Championships 1999 Gold
- North of England Championships 1998 Gold
- Voted Best English Fighter 1998, England V Ireland
- G.T.I. British Championships Gold 1994
- T.A.G.B. North of England Championships 1992 Gold
Various other titles and team events not listed.
I have been lucky to take titles at Patterns, Grappling, Sparring, Points and continuous. The thing I am most proud of is how my students perform and the instructors I have trained. To see all of them doing well and moving forwards.
