Instructors
Master Russ Martin
7th Dan International Master Instructor
Master Russ Martin is a Seventh Dan black belt with the Tae Kwon-do Association of Great Britain and has been a professional instructor in Bristol for 30 years.
He is a fully qualified instructor with the T.A.G.B. and a qualified coach with the National Coaching Federation, whose qualifications are recognised by the Sports Council of Great Britain.
For three years, he was the competition coach for the Bristol Academy of Tae Kwon-do, during which they won the English Championships each year. Also, on many of their visits to compete in Great Britain, he has coached the South African International squad.
To date, he has taught over two hundred men, women and children to black belt level and beyond.
In recent years Mr Martin has specialised in ‘Applied TaeKwon-Do’, which is the practical application of TaeKwon-Do techniques for real life self-defence.
Mrs Suzi Martin
?? Dan Instructor
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Mrs Diana Weare
3rd Dan Instructor
Di is a 3rd Dan black belt and fully qualified instructor. Whilst Di may have only recently qualified as a TaeKwon-Do instructor, she had previously been a trampolining instructor and a swimming coach – and her experience at passing on knowledge to our students is proving invaluable. Di generally teaches at the Southville and Bradley Stoke clubs. Di’s son Charlie is also a black belt at the club.
Ms Emma Lloyd
3rd Dan Instructor
Emma came to our clubs as a black belt in Shotokan Karate – even so she started again with us as a white belt, she is a fully qualified instructor, and has recently been promoted to Third Dan. She often assists within the Bristol South clubs; occassionally teaching whole classes to cover for Mr Martin. Emma can often be seen either officiating or competing at both local and national TAGB events – often bringing home medals for the club!
Mr Luke Parker
2nd Dan Instructor
Luke is a 2nd Dan black belt and fully qualified instructor. He has been assisting teaching the children’s classes and helping with adult beginners in Southville for some time. He is an enthusiastic coach and a good and clear communicator.
Mrs Rachel Styles
2nd Dan Instructor
Rachel is a 2nd Dan black belt and fully qualified instructor. Rachel generally teaches at the Bradley Stoke club. Rachel’s son Robert also trains at the club.
Mrs Sam Parker
2nd Dan
Sam is a 2nd Dan black belt who often assists at the Southville club – she also happens to be married to Luke Parker, another instructor at the club!
Mr Carlo Grasso
??? Dan
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Junior assistant instructors
Our junior assistant instructors are youngsters who have moved up to the adult class but come along to the kids classes to help teach. We introduce them to teaching small groups of junior grade students – this helps with their communication skills and confidence, and even improves their own TaeKwon-Do! Students often use this experience to count towards their Duke of Edinburgh awards.