Each instructor has his or her own reason why they love the sport and are doing what they are doing.
In this section each instructor gives you an insight as to why they are here 6 days a week and are fully commited to your training.
Owen King
Peter Cope
Mieke Hinke
Owen King
Owen has been training in martial arts since 1986, styles have included Tae Kwon Do, Lau Gar Kung Fu, Aikido & Kickboxing.
Over the years Owen has acheived numerous british titles, was 2X european champion, 3X world champion and held many other titles. Having competed all over the world Owen has gained vast amounts of knowledge from training with world champions & instructors from different styles. He enjoys training hard and competing (& of course the winning)
"The most enjoyable thing for me is teaching & training people that want to learn & are not afraid to try. (I will need someone to fill my shoes when I get just a little older) " back to top
Peter Cope
My initial reason for studying the martial arts was a simple one, I had been bullied at school from the age of 7 years old, the bullying even followed me to my comprehensive school.
One day my mother told me that there was a judo club in my area. After some discussion I agreed to attend. My first lesson was amazing and before I knew it I was hooked. As I attended more lessons my self-confidence soared. I trained at my judo club for about 1 year.
While I was training at my club I had a feeling there was something missing( e.g. striking with the hands and feet) and began to look at other styles of combat. Soon, I found a suitable karate club and joined. I have never looked back since.
Studying and teaching the martial arts has always been my dream and now it is a reality. If you have dreams of becoming a top class martial artist, don't think it is too late to start. It is never too late and with hard work and perseverance your dreams could come true. back to top
Mieke Hinke
Originally from the village of Mensingeweer in northern Holland, Mieke moved to England in 1997 because England has a bigger kickboxing circuit and is considered to have a higher standard.
She's Nottinghamshire's first female world champion kickboxer. She's also won the national title for the last five years running.
She's the first woman in more than 30 years of the tournament to bring back the award to the UK.
Mieke has been kickboxing for 13 years. back to top
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