Age: 31
Occupation: Primary School Principal
Belt: 2nd Degree
Promoted 1st Dan: November 1998
Began Taekwon Do: 1994
Why did you start doing Taekwon-Do?
I use to watch a lot of kung fu movies when I was a kid and wanted to get involved in a martial art I went and had a look at various style and clubs until I came across Taekwon-Do
I use to watch a lot of kung fu movies when I was a kid and wanted to get involved in a martial art I went and had a look at various style and clubs until I came across Taekwon-Do
Why do you still train now?
A few reasons - main one is competition over the next few years, I like to teach and pass on what experience I have. There is nothing better than seeing someone you have trained in the ring doing really well and pushing them to become better.
A few reasons - main one is competition over the next few years, I like to teach and pass on what experience I have. There is nothing better than seeing someone you have trained in the ring doing really well and pushing them to become better.
Do you have any plans for your future in Taekwon-Do?
At the moment I want to focus on Club and my own training and maybe after competition take on coaching roles.
Favourite Aspect of The Martial Arts:
The training, the way of life, friendships you develop, the travelling... the list goes on.
Highlights Along The Way:
New Zealand Teams: 2001 Italy, 2005 Germany, 2007 Canada
Poland Training Camp 2008
Major Influences In Taekwon Do:
My first instructor Browine Kingi, great mentor, and trainer I owe a lot of who I am to this man.
My first instructor Browine Kingi, great mentor, and trainer I owe a lot of who I am to this man.
Greatest Rewards:
Seeing my students succeed.
Future Goals:
Be happy and always pushing myself.
Final Words:
Lead by example, and never walk out of the ring thinking "what if."
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." John Quincy Adams
