I was born in Chesterfield in April 1998. I have always been very keen on sports activities especially Football, Kick Boxing, Athletics and table- tennis. I began karate at the C.S.K.C in 2009 whilst still doing other sports. I attended several Football Academies but I soon realised that it was karate that I wanted to put all my efforts in to. I was really keen to improve and achieve good things in karate.
In my first grading I managed to double grade under Sensei Frank Brennan and continued to pass all my kyu grades under him and also Sensei J. Brennan.
In January 2013, whilst still a 1st Kyu brown belt, Sensei F.Brennan invited me to attend trials for the Junior England Kumite Squad. I was successful in being selected into the squad. In August 2013 I was told that I had been selected to represent the KUGB at the world championships in Liverpool in September. I scored ippon in my very first fight which was very satisfying. It was a huge honour for me and the experience of fighting for my country in front of a home crowd is something I will remember for the rest of my life.
On the 3rd November 2013 I passed my 1st Dan black belt under Senseis Andy Sherry 9th Dan & Billy Higgins 8th Dan
I achieved so much in 2013 but I could not have done it without the help and support of Sensei Gandy and Senseis Beresford and McLeish.
I have attended courses under Senseis, Sherry, F.Brennan, J.Brennan and W.Higgins. A privilege to train under these KUGB Instructors
Karate has definitely improved my fitness, confidence and concentration not just in karate but also in other daily things.
I hope to continue my karate training for many more years to come and continue to improve. Competition Success's :
2012- 2nd place Kumite in the Shotokan cup
2013- 4th round Kumite at the National Championships
2013- 2nd place Kumite In the National Youth Championships
2013- 9th place Kumite in the World championships
2016- 1st place Kumite under 18's Central Region Champioships On the 25th January 2014 I was again selected on to the KUGB Junior Kumite Squad.
