Meet the Instructor team
Chief Instructor
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The Chief Instructor is a Second Degree Choi Kwang Do Black Belt. He started his teaching career as a Choi Kwang Do Assistant Instructor and was promoted to Chief Instructor by Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International in 2006. Along with other instructors in the UK, he attends regular instructor coaching sessions to continually develop his knowledge, techniques and teaching skills.

All our Instructors are first aid trained and have undergone a CRB Police background check.  

The Choi Foundation is an award winning martial arts school.  In 2008 the Choi Foundation won the prestigous national 'Blue Ribbon' award in recognition of its outstanding student service and school management.  The Choi Foundation was also recognised for its outstanding growth rate in 2008 at a separate awards ceremony.

 

Head Instructors
Marie Hobden
Marie Hobden
Head Instructor - My Daughter started Choi Kwang Do four years ago. Seeing the benefits it brought to her, I was encouraged to join. No two classes are the same, whereas when I was a member of the local gym, I did the same workout four times a week for seven years! Each class brings new skills, techniques and the opportunity to meet and train with different people. I thoroughly enjoy my training and look forward to classes. I am much fitter, more confident and have learnt invaluable self defence skills.
Robert Tanswell
Robert Tanswell Martial Arts Brighton
Head Instructor - I started Choi Kwang Do in April 2007. Ultimately the biggest joy Choi Kwang Do has given me is the chance to teach. Helping and encouraging others to achieve their dreams of confidence, optimum health and personal success has been very satisfying and a boost of self confidence.
Scott Rodney
Scott Rodney
Head Instructor - Having been a practitioner of Choi for a considerable time, I have found it to be a very fascinating and affective form of self defence. Choi uses drills and techniques that ‘’home’’ in on your natural instincts and reactions to protect yourself, building confidence in the process. The belt systems, helps develop a person, both physically and mentally and is suited for all ages and genders, but one of the most important philosophies of Choi is to enjoy yourself, regardless of age.
Assistant Instructors
Becky Stevens
Becky Stevens
I started Choi Kwang Do 3 months after the birth of my son. I was very shy when I went to the first class but everyone was so welcoming. I lost my baby weight really quickly, without even noticing, and I am physically much stronger and fitter than ever. In less than a year I’ve progressed through the belts and am so proud to be an assistant instructor helping other people in the class. I have made some good friends and I make sure I never miss a class (unlike when I went to the gym!).
Dawn Nicholson
Dawn Nicholson
Walking into any martial arts class for the first time can be daunting, but when I began Choi everyone was so welcoming and friendly I soon felt at ease and got stuck into learning the techniques. It’s a non-competitive art, creating a supportive environment to progress and make friends, its really satisfying getting through the belts and learning new skills – your brain definitely gets a workout as well!
Bethany Rodd
Bethany Rodd
I have been learning Choi Kwang Do for the last 2 years and am very proud to be promoted recently to Assistant Instructor having completed the Advanced Training programme.  Choi Kwang Do has really improved my fitness and self defence skills and I enjoy working with the other Instructors.  I am currently working towards my black belt test which should hopefully be early next year!
Alan Cox
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I have been an Assistant Instructor for the last 18 months and very much enjoy my Choi Kwang Do classes.  The martial art is easy to learn and has improved my fitness levels and self defence skills.  I enjoy taking an active part in classes and assisting new and junior students where possible.  The Choi Foundation is a well run and friendly school and I am proud to be an Assistant Instructor.
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