Instructor

Started training in 1975 at Oxford School of Tae Kwon-Do. Instructor Mr Ted Hopwood, 4th Degree Black Belt with the UKTA
Went on to take First Degree Black Belt at The Glasgow Tae Kwon-Do Academy; 29 September 1979. Second Dan followed on 13 December 1981

During 1983 a group of the most senior instructors became so disillusioned with the TaeKwon-Do situation that they joined forces to form The TaeKwon-Do Associated of Great Britain. The TAGB contains some of the world’s top Tae Kwon-Do performers, with several World, European and British champions

• 1983 Achieved Third Degree Black Belt under the TAGB. The Chief Grading Examiner at the time was Master Hee II Cho, VII Degree. In 1990 on went on to achieve Fourth Degree Black Belt under Master Hee II Cho
• 1990 Having succeeded in the requisite examination was granted recognition as an Instructor Class B 21/10/1990
• 1990 Martial Arts Commission Coaching Award 21/10/1990. Recognised by the Sports Council. Member of the Central Council of Physical Education
• 1992 Granted recognition as an Umpire by the Tae Kwon Association of Great Britain. No: A107
• 1993 Nominated as T.A.G.B. Instructor of the Year
• 1994 International Umpire recognised by the Tae Kwon Do International, President Mr D Oliver Sixth Degree
• 1994 Granted recognition as a International Referee by the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain International Class B. Chairman Mr D. Oliver. Vice Chairman Mr.M.Dew 9/10/1994

Over 32 Years TaeKwon-Do experience

Major Competition achievements;
Welsh Championships 1977 Gold Medalist
British Championships 1979 Silver Medalist
All European Championships 1980 Qualified to Third Round
World Championships 1991 Qualified to Second Round
South East Championships 1996 Bronze Medalist Black Belt Team
South East Championships 1997 Bronze Medalist Team
South East Championships 1998 Silver Medalist
British Championships 2000 Gold Medalist
British Championships 2001 Bronze Medalist
Amongst many others