Matthew Sylvester
Martial Arts
Masters of Martial Arts – John Brawn
Why did you start martial arts? Because I was bullied at school; I found it a good way to build confidence and physical and emotional strength. In a very short period of time it worked. I started in boxing but it was just the physical which was good, the martial arts did the physical and … Continue reading
Masters of Martial Arts – Kash ‘The Flash’ Gill
Why did you start martial arts? I started martial in 1980 -as I was looking to do a contact sport and Boxing was my first choice but when I saw a demo of Thai/Kickboxing in the local park that was it, it looked so exciting and I have never looked back What is the greatest … Continue reading
Masters of Martial Arts – Kevin Pell
Why did you start martial arts?My father who was at the time a serving police officer and an active member of the police Judo club took me to my first Judo club at the age of 8 as a possible outlet for my excess energy and disruptive behaviour. What do you think is the greatest … Continue reading
Masters of Martial Arts – Ticky Donovan
Why did you start martial arts?I was boxing at the time and my friend was doing Judo and he talked me into it. He kept showing me pictures of Mr Suzuki doing techniques in Judo Magazine. We went along and trained one night which I didn’t really enjoy but then the Japanese did a demo … Continue reading
Masters of Martial Arts – Tony Vohra
Why did you start martial arts?I started for Self defence and fitness. What do you think is the greatest benefit they offer? Most definitely confidence. Especially in my case. What is your greatest achievement? Testing and passing 8th Dan at Kukkiwon. This was a great achievement for me to be tested at the Kukkiwon and … Continue reading
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