I began Karate at the age of seven after I became hooked on Bruce Lee films. My parents decided to take me to karate classes before I damaged something in the house. I went to a club in Leicester that was originally set up by a Japanese sensei.

Sensei Conroy taught at the club when I originally joined but soon after left and I was taught by another Sensei. I trained at the club until I achieved my 2^nd Kyu. I entered a number of competitions while at this club. I then became aware of Sensei Conroy’s new club and I moved to train under him and Sensei Limmage. I gained my Black belt at the age of twelve, my Second Dan at the age of twenty and my Third Dan at the age of twenty six, 2003.