Age: 46

Date of birth: 12th August 1960.

Place of birth: Abertillery.

Occupation: Brewery Technician.

When did you start Tae kwon-Do: 1987

Why did you start Tae Kwon Do:
I was black Belt in Kung Fu an I wanted to continue my training in another kicking style.

Why do you still do Tae kwon-Do:
Basically I love it, its part of my life. I was born to kick and Taekwon-do kicks for me.

Have you done any other martial arts:
Black Belt Kung Fu.

Other activities:
Heavy duty running, weight training, anything to do with fitness.

What is the best thing about Tae kwon-Do:
The Spirit of Taekwon-Do it brings people together, creates life long friends.

Has Tae kwon-Do affected your everyday life:
Yes very much so, in a very positive way. I am fitter, more confident and at one with myself.

Who has inspired you:
Bruce Lee started me on my journey, Phil Burley has guided me and really inspired me for such a long time.

Biggest Tae kwon-Do achievement so far:
Achieving my 4th Degree in 2005.
International Instructors Certificate Souel Korea 2002.

Future goals:
I have dicovered weight training, I love it!!
My two grandchildren will compete in the 2007 World championships.

Other Comments:
I am a very small part of Taekwon-Do, but without people like us there would be no Taekwon-do. Change your life for the better come and join our Taekwon-do family, you won't regret a moment.

Date added 26/07/2007