International Instructors

I started training in Taekwon-Do in 1992 purely by accident. I was looking for a physical, structured activity for my eldest son to do and had decided that some sort of martial arts training would fit the bill

After months of checking out classes in many different styles I decided that Taekwon-Do with its mixture of competition sparring, traditional patterns and effective self defence was the class for my son. He then told me that he didn’t want to start training on his own & so I reluctantly joined with him.

Very early on in my training I got completely hooked and soon I was training alongside all three of my children and my wife (who now works as my club secretary & welfare officer).

I started training with the TAGB and later with GTI as my Instructor was one of the founder members. I achieved my 1st Degree Black Belt in 1997 and opened my first Taekwon-Do school in the same year. In 2007, following an extended period as an ‘independent’ instructor I joined the GTUK and have not looked back. I have both taught and trained continuously since starting out in ’92 taking my 2nd Degree in 2003, my third in 2011 and my 4th Degree in 2016 the latter two under GTUK President Grandmaster Oldham.

I enjoy all aspects of Taekwon-Do but especially teaching the Art. To date my clubs have produced 8 world Champions, 9 European Champions, numerous domestic champions and have developed over 70 students from beginner to Black Belt.

I am also a qualified first aid instructor and am honoured to hold the position of GTUK First Aid Officer.