DOB 20/03/1978
Started karate in 1989
Started karate for self defence and fitness
1st instructor Andy Allwood
Date of Shodan 30/5/2009, Andy Allwood, Martyn Skipper, Matt Rathmill
Date of Nidan 19/1/2013 Andy Allwood, Martyn Skipper, Ian Marsden
Date of Sandan 30th April 2022 (Tower Shukokai)
Relevant experiences Muay Thai boxing, Shukokai Karate
Biggest influences, Andy Allwood, Martyn Skipper, Tom Scott Shukokai karate, Master Sken Muay Thai boxing, Tony Wilis Muay thai boxing and Geoff Thompson British Combatives.
Favourite technique leading roudhouse kick or anything that gets in
Competition Honours:
2012 AMA North West Open: Runner Up Mens’ Heavyweight Kumite
2013 AMA NW Open: Team Kumite Runner Up
2013 Kenyukai Open: Veterans Kata Champion
2013 European Championships: AMA Squad member, ind kumite, ind kata, team kumite
Favourtite food, Indian, Italian and Chinese
Favourite book Working with Warriors by Geoff Thompson
Favourite film. Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee movies
Other extenal interests. going to the gym, going out and socialising
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