Rank: 1st Degree Black Belt

I started training in Taekwondo in 1993 under Mr Andrew Shukokai Karate, achieving the grade of purple belt.

After my first lesson in Taekwondo I knew it was the fighting style for me, it seemed to suit my character and personality.

Under Mr Murrays supervision I went on to achieve many sparring titles, Mr Murray also encouraged me to attend classes with his instructor Mr Kim Stones which I gladly did. I gained my black belt whilst training with Mr Andrew Chambers in Huddersfield.

Achievements:

• 2000 AIMAA World Championships (Dublin) 3rd

• 1997 British Championships 1st

• 1996 British Championships 1st

• 1995 British Championships 1st

• 1994 English Championships 1st

• 1993 English Championships 1st

• 1993 Scottish Championships 1st

• 1993 Welsh Championships 1st

• 1993 Keighly Open TAGB 1st

There has also been numerous local/inter county Championships gaining 1st and 2nd places.

I was a member of the AIMAA England team from 1997 and became the team captain from 1998 – 2000.

The one achievement that I am most proud of would be that I never lost a bout during my time with the England team, even in Germany when the team was given fizzy drinks and pretzels then told to fight, very funny trip!