5th Degree Blackbelt
Stanwick & Wollaston
My love for martial arts began in childhood. Growing up in a house where martial arts was part of everyday life, it was inevitable that I’d eventually fall in love with the arts myself. Over the years I explored Kickboxing, RSD, Jeet Kune Do and Karate, but it was Taekwon‑Do that truly captured my heart.
My journey began at Northants TKD under the guidance of Mrs Kay Parker. Her passion for Taekwon‑Do was infectious, and before long I was training three days a week and never missing a session. That foundation shaped everything that followed.
I achieved my 4th Degree in 2019 the same year my wife earned her 1st Degree and together we opened our first club, Stanwick TKD. Despite the challenges of COVID, the continued support of the GTUK helped us stay strong and keep growing.
In November 2023, I was promoted to 5th Degree, marking another milestone in a journey that has given me so much. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate enough to compete and win at both International and World level, experiences that have shaped me not only as a martial artist but as an instructor.
Today, I’m proud to serve on the coaching team for the GTUK England Team, helping develop the next generation of athletes. Taekwon‑Do has been a constant in my life, a passion, a discipline, and a community that I’m grateful every day to be part of it.
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