I have been fascinated by martial arts since childhood, which I blame squarely on watching too much Dragon ball Z and Fist Of The North Star at an impressionable age! I began my karate journey in 2004 at the Lancaster University SKC, when I was ambushed during Freshers Fair by two gi-clad students who asked me if I'd ever thought of trying karate. I signed up without a moment's hesitation.
I recommenced training in 2012 at the Lancaster Red Rose SKC, and achieved my 1st Dan in October 2018 and my instructor qualification in August 2022.
I have been fortunate enough to attend the KUGB "Train With The Champions" summer school every year since 2013 (save for during the pandemic), which has given me the opportunity to learn from numerous senior KUGB instructors over the years.
I moved to the Chesterfield area in August 2023, at which time I joined Chesterfield SKC and started training under Sensei Phillip Gandy. Everyone at CSKC has made me feel extremely welcome, and it's an honour to train with some of the club's KUGB squad members.
I strive to improve my own karate, and also to pass on what I have learned to others. I am currently training towards attaining my 2nd Dan Black belt.
I am a Kugb qualified instructor as of 09/08/2022
I am DBS certified as of 27/11/2025
certificate No 00195054721
On the 2nd of June 2024 I attended an accredited course" An introduction to safeguarding children and Adults in a sports setting"
On the 15th of February 2026 I passed my 2nd Dan grading exam. The grading examiners were world renown Sensei's Frank Brennan 8th Dan and Billy Higgins 8th Dan
