​​I have had the privilege of training under Grandmaster Suresh Nar in the UK, Grandmaster Yong Man Lee in Connecticut, USA, and since 2008, Grandmaster Brian Manna in California, USA.

 

Being a direct student of Grandmaster Brian Manna allows my students to benefit from his expertise and support as I continue to grow as a Master Instructor, along with their opportunities to participate in international seminars in the UK.

 

I grateful to have received the following accolades with the guidance of the aforementioned

Grandmasters mentioned above:

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• Educational Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do 5th Dan Master Instructor, 2019

• Educational Martial Arts Association, TEMAS UK Region,  2019

• Educational Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do 4th Dan Master Instructor, 2014

• Educational Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do 4th Dan, 2011

• World Tang Soo Do Association, Tang Soo Do 3rd Dan, 2005

• International Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do British Champion, 2001

• International Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do 2nd Dan, 2000

• International Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do Instructor of the Year, 2000

• International Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do World Grand Champion, 2000

• International Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do British Champion, 1999

• Snow Herons Martial Arts first school opens in Merton, London, 1998

• International Martial Arts Association, Tang Soo Do 1st Dan, 1998

• British Taekwondo Society, 1st Dan, 1997

• British Taekwondo Championships, 1st Place, reserve for GB national team

• American Judo Association, Judo 1st Dan, 1993

• Connecticut State Judo Championships, USA, 2nd place, 1993

• Mansfield International Judo Championships, USA, 3rd place, 1993

• Valley Shore International Judo Championships, USA, 2nd place, 1993

• United Taekwondo Championships, USA, 1st place, 1993

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To further enhance my martial arts skills, I have enrolled in various courses that

deepen my personal understanding and how to maximise student potential.

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BSc (Honours) Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention (Middlesex University)

Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutrition Advisor (HS Academy)

Crossfit Certified Adult / Child Trainer (CF USA)

National Association of Sports Medicine Personal Trainers (NASM)

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Safeguarding Refresher & KCSIE 2025 Update (APA 02/09/2025)

First Aid: (TL) 2025
Safeguarding for mental health and emotional wellbeing in education (NSPCC) 08/01/2023
Child Protection in Primary Schools (NSPCC) 30/12/2022
Child protection in Sport and Physical Activity (NSPCC) 08/06/2022
Safeguarding children and young people with SEND (NSPCC) 18/08/2022
Teaching Assistant: Level 2 Diploma​ (NS Academy) 12/04/2020
Promoting Positive Behaviour (NS Academy)
Child Protection in Sport (NS Academy)
Mental Health Awareness: Certificate (NS Academy) 
Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young People: Certificate (NS Academy)
Special Educational Needs & Disability: Level 2 & 3 Diploma (NS Academy)
The Prevent Agenda: WRAP (Gov.)
Safeguarding Children & Young People: (COGNUS)
Special Educational Needs: Advanced Diploma (NS Academy)
 

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The courses I've been involved in, along with the many years of guidance from my instructors, have given so many students a path to discover their passion for Martial Arts. Since 1998, I have taught many students, with several achieving the esteemed black belt and others gaining international recognition in competitions. My students include World Champions, International Champions, and Grand Champions in sparring, weapons, and forms. The medals they have earned reflect their dedication and determination to succeed. Many of my students with emotional and/or physical disabilities have built confidence by learning to work both independently and in teams, progressing at their own pace and earning belt rank, including Black Belt, as well as becoming medalists in competitions despite the obstacles encountered.

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"I am truly grateful for all my students and take pride

in every student I have trained, every student I am training and every student I will train".

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Master Carmichael

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