Instructors

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Chris began training in taekwondo at the age of 12, and quickly fell in love with the art.  He dedicated much of his youth to training, gaining experience of both ITF and WTF (Olympic) styles of taekwondo , and he achieved his 1st Degree Black Belt at the age of 16.

Over the years, Chris became an avid and successful competitor, winning many regional, national and international titles.  Highlights of his competitive career include winning a bronze medal at the 2002 TKDI World Championships; and winning gold and silver medals at the TAGB 20th Anniversary Team Championships in 2003, where he fought as part of the Great Britain squad.

In 2007, Chris opened Halewood Taekwondo Club in Liverpool (now known as North West Spirit Taekwondo).  The club quickly gained popularity, eventually growing into the diverse team of dedicated students that exists today. Chris’s teaching style mixes high standards of performance with discipline, love of the sport and a fun attitude.  He loves to help students improve and reach their potential, pushing them beyond their expectations.  He takes huge satisfaction from seeing his students’ confidence grow, and in helping them persevere to achieve their goals.

Qualifications & Training:
– Fully insured Instructor through the GTI (via MartialGuard)
– CRB/DBS checked
– Qualified First Aider
– Completed Child Protection course
– Completed Coaching Disabled Performers course
– BTEC qualifications in Sports Science and Sports Development & Fitness
– NVQ qualifications in Teaching Circuits and Gym & Weights
– Qualified taekwondo umpire and referee.

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Deb started training in taekwondo in 1997. She enjoys all aspects of taekwondo – in particular, being able to meet new people through training and competitions. Deb achieved a bronze medal in sparring at the TKDI World Championships in 2010; however, she now pronounces herself “too old” for the competitive circuit and is happy to enjoy competitions from the coaching and umpiring side! 

Deb now enjoys coaching and instructing at North West Spirit Taekwondo, where she takes the lead in running the Tigers classes for the younger students.

Qualifications & Training:
– Fully insured Instructor through the GTI (via MartialGuard)
– CRB/DBS checked
– Qualified First Aider
– Completed Child Protection course
– Completed Coaching Disabled Performers course
– Qualified taekwondo umpire and referee.

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Rob has always had an interest in martial arts, and was a black belt in judo before he began training in taekwondo. Rob enjoys every aspect of taekwondo and has taken part in many tournaments over the years, particularly enjoying the destruction (board-breaking) events.

Rob enjoys coaching at North West Spirit Taekwondo, where he pushes the students hard and is known for being a perfectionist – a trait which helps him to bring out the best in his students.

Qualifications & Training:
– Fully insured Instructor through the GTI (via MartialGuard)
– CRB/DBS checked
– Qualified taekwondo umpire and referee.

Qualifications & Training:
– Fully insured Instructor through the GTI (via MartialGuard)
– CRB/DBS checked
– Qualified taekwondo umpire.

Qualifications & Training:
– Fully insured Instructor through the GTI (via MartialGuard)
– CRB/DBS checked
– Qualified taekwondo umpire.