International Instructors

My interest in martial arts began in the 1970’s when Bruce Lee films appeared and caught my imagination. Everyone at the time was talking about Kung Fu and Karate, but 2 friends were training in Taekwon do and invited me along.

I began training under Murray Walker in 1977 and even after the first lesson I was hooked. I had always enjoyed sport at school, but never found anything that really suited me. I was mainly taught by Andrew Gibbon as Mr Walker was busy with other commitments. Unfortunately, the club folded and I then started Shotokan, which I did until I got married in 1979.

I had my second child in 1985 and the following year I found that another Taekwon do club had opened in Wellingborough. I began training here in June 1986 with Miss Suzette Knight, I enjoyed a busy and quite successful tournament career in the TAGB as a colour belt. I took my 1st degree in October 1989.

In 1991 we joined the newly formed GTF, these were very exciting times and I am proud to have been there at the beginning. I achieved 2nd degree in 1992 and 3rd degree in 1995, during this time I trained with Grand Master Oldham at the first Jee Goo club and was teaching at Finedon. I also had the privilege of training with Grand Master Park Jung Tae on several occasions.

I had some years away due to family commitments and returned in 2009 and now train with Mr Steve King 6th degree, who I assist at Northants Jee Goo club. I achieved 4th degree in April 2015.

My main priority now is teaching and developing young talent of the future but I do still love to compete, although only in patterns now.

I am proud of the GTUK and what we have achieved and also of our own Grand Master, I am honoured to be part of the great GTUK family.