Senior Instructor - National Association of Karate and Martial Arts Schools (NAKMAS - National Governing Body)

Qualified First Aider

1974 - Began Training in Wado-Ryu Karate
1978 Semi Finalist International Budo Association Kumite Competition
1987 - Graded to 1st Degree Black Belt (1st Dan)
1989 - Semi Finalist British Godai Association. Kumite Team
1990 - Opened Ni-Kurai Karate Club
1991 - Graded to 2nd Degree Black Belt (2nd Dan)
1992 - Winner - European Karate Association. Power Breaking Competition
1992 - Martial Arts Commission Coaching Award, Levels 1 & 2
1992 - Runner up European Martial Arts ass. Instructor of the Year
1993 - 'Synchronicity' Coach Education Assessment Award, covering: Child Abuse, Drug Abuse, Special Needs and Nutrition. Conducted by National Sports Coach Tony Gummerson
1994 - Graded to 3rd Degree Black Belt (3rd Dan)
1994 - Appointed 'Instructor Assessor' by F.E.K.O (E.K.G.B)
1999 - Promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt (4th Dan)
2001 - NAKMAS levels 1 & 2 Coaching Awards (NVQ Standard)
2004 - Promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt (5th Dan)

 

Paul has over 30 years training within martial arts and is one of the highest ranking instructors in the area.  He has studied many different styles over the years and has expertly integrated the best principles into the Ni-Kurai Syllabus giving his students an all round excellent tuition.