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 March 2008    Name  Silvio Camilleri   Country  Malta    Club: WUMA HQ< Malta     Style: Kickboxing    Grade: 4th Dan 
 Nominated by:  Dale Hamilton Vice President of WUMA Malta    Reason: Silvio is the President of WUMA Malta. He's been training kickboxers now for almost 20 years. He is well respected and on behalf of all WUMA Malta members I would like to nominate him as instructor of the month....I think he deserves it.
Master Deadly:  I agree with Dale, Silvio is one of the nicest and genuine Martial Artist I have met, he ran the WUMA Worlds in 2006 and my squad of 200 loved every minute of the trip.  Silvio and Dale also made a lot of friends that week in 2006, well done guys!

February 2008    Name  Tony Day   Town:  Portslade    Club: Kudos Martial Arts     Style: Karate    Grade: 4th Dan  Years Training: 35 years Nominated by:  Teresa Ralph    Reason:  My son has severe special needs and despite this Tony was willing to give him a try at the lessons. That was 5 years ago and Tony has encouraged and supported him through all his grades and adapted where needed to accommodate him (Such as not saying when he is grading so that he doesn't get upset and not cope with it.) Tony has encouraged all the blackbelts to help Matt rather than leave him to learn (He works best visually so that Tony encouraged them to demonstrate with him so that he can see what is needed). It has been thanks to Tony a long learning curve to enable my son to get the best that Karate has to offer and i am very pleased that he took up Karate 5 1/2 years ago.     Master Deadly:  Lovely to hear, well done Tony and his gang.

December 2007    Name  Ricky Lee Hopkins   Town:  Cheltenham    Club: Cheltenham College of Martial Arts, WUMA HQ.
 Style: Hop Kuin Do    Grade: 3rd Dan  Years Training: 13 years Nominated by:  Mark Perryment   Reason:  I've nominated Ricky lee Hopkins as instructor of the month as I've seen how hard he trains his students. Although I don't train in Ricky's class I feel as an instructor myself I can see how his students look up to him as their Instructor. Good Luck to Ricky Lee in the Future and his students. I'm proud of what he has done.    Master Deadly: Can't comment on my own son other than to say how proud I am of him as in 3 day's he has been awarded:
Sports Personality of the year at his school ~ HQ Junior Fighter of the Year ~ and now Instructor of the Month.

November 2007    Name  Sensei Steve O'Gara   Town: Willenhall.   Style:  Wado Ryu Karate.     Club:  Willenhall Wado Ryu Karate       Reason:  Sensei Steve is both a credit to his students and an all-round martial artist. He has split from his instructor and since joining WUMA has gone from strength to strength, winning the British Championship (kata) and European Champs bronze in his first year, well done! He always sets an example to his students and this has been reflected in club success. I'm proud to know you steve, a true martial artist and friend. Sifu. David Hipgrave Warwick Mien chuan.  Master Deadly:- I agree Steve is a great Ambassador for our sport.

July 2007    Name  Mark Smith (World Full-Contact Champion)    Town:  Tewkesbury    Club:  Tewkesbury Hop Kuin Do    Grade: 2nd Dan  Years Training: 15 years Nominated by:  Wayne Smith   Reason: I have nominated mark not because he is my brother but because he has come a very long way he has helped me and the other students at Tewkesbury in making us train hard. he shows us respect like we show him respect and the respect he shows other fighters whether he has fought them beating them or losing to them the respect is the same. also in his training he never falters and does what is asked of him with no fuss being made so I think he deserves this nomination for all his hard work in and out of the ring.     Master Deadly:   I quite agree with Wayne, Mark is someone for the younger generation of kickboxers to look up to and is a credit to WUMA and the Martial Arts.

June 2007    Name  Terry Thompson    Town:  Lincoln    Club:  UFBDA Birchwood Black Dragons    Nominated by:  Peter Cook:   Reason: Terry has been teaching for me for 1 year and has produced a good standard in his club Terry has reached 50yrs of age and seems to have found a inner strength in his training, as an instructor for the Dragon's Terry is always available to help for any one including helping me out when needed, i think Terry is part of our back bone and as such he is a credit to all in the martial arts.

May 2007    Name  Eddie Grove    Town:  Cardiff    Club:  Red Dragon Kung Fu  
Nominated by:  Mark Dunbar  Reason:  I have been training with Eddie for years now, he has helped me and encouraged me and with his help i am now in the process of opening my own club, he is a great Instructor.  Thankyou Eddie

April 2007    Name  Roy Matthews    Town:  Cheltenham    Club:  Stroud, Gloucestershire Style: Hop Kuin Do Kickboxing 
Nominated by:  Emma Garnett  Reason: For the past 6 years Roy has traveled every week from Cheltenham to Stroud to teach us.
He has never let us down and is a fantastic Instructor, he knows the syllabus like the back of his hand and is always striving to improve.
I can't put into words how grateful I am to his commitment to his students at Stroud.   Thankyou Roy

March 2007    Name  Matt Boxall    Town:  Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset  Club:  Weston Warriors Gym  Style: Kickboxing 
Nominated by:  Stuart Davies  Reason: Mat boxall a 2nd Dan at the club has been teaching for around a year and i have had some fantastic comments from the students about Matt's lessons. I am really pleased with Matt and when i conducted lesson appraisals he scored top marks. He is a safe, professional, and creates a good atmosphere within the club. What more would you want from an instructor. Well done Matt and a big thank you from WESTON WARRIORS and I. !!  
Master Deadly: Well done Matt this is what makes WUMA so special and these type of stories make me feel proud.

February 2007    Name  John Luke Smirsley    Town:  Whitstable Kent   Club:  White Dragons  Style: White Dragons Kickboxing 
Nominated by:  Ruth  Reason: He made me feel welcome when i turned up without warning to join, he pushes me to train harder than i thought was possible with my asthma and didn't give up being patient when i just COULDN'T do a round-kick.

January 2007    Name  Christopher Edghill    Town:  Bangor, North Wales   Club:  North Wales Martial Arts Centre   Style: Shaolin Lau-Gar & Kickboxing  Nominated by: Master Deadly  Reason: Chris or Edgy as we know him has just won (Senior Sports Person of Wales 2006)
Edgy has been with the WUMA over 10 years now and I can honestly say I have made a friend for life, he is a good Instructor and a great ambassador for our sport. I would like to award him today the honor of becoming PRESIDENT FOR WUMA WALES.

December 2006    Name  Rachel Coleman    Town:  Lincoln     Club:  U.F.B.D.A   Hop Kuin Do Kickboxing
Nominated by:    Katie Golland    Reason: I have been training for just over a year and I have learnt so much from Rachel. She has showed me unique ways of remembering techniques and always has new ways of teaching if she thinks students are struggling in any way. Rachel always coaches me at competitions if she is there and always does a fantastic job. Rachel herself is a fantastic fighter especially in Light Contact. One of the reasons why I think so highly of Rachel is that at the classes some of the juniors think it's clever to mess about but Rachel keeps calm and works ways out to avoid this. When I meet new people in the U.F.B.D.A and they ask me who my instructor is I feel very proud to say Rachel Coleman. I always have fun at the classes and Rachel is a great person to be around. Thanks for everything Rachel.  Master Deadly:  Well worded Katie, Rachel is WUMA World Continuous Champion, she won it in Germany 2004 & Malta 2006

November 2006    Name   Luan Lee    Town:   Lancaster  Club:  Lancaster Lau Gar    Style:  Shaolin Lau Gar 
Nominated by:   james mullagh  Reason: Luan is a patient, skilled and dedicated teacher of kung fu and is an example to all his students to the level of skill it is possible to achieve. He cares a great deal about his club, which he has built up from nothing, and it is important to him that his students learn the techniques properly, and with the right martial attitude. For a man of his obvious skill he has no arrogance in him whatsoever, and is always willing to help with any query or question we may have.   All in all an inspirational teacher.
Master Deadly: I have known Sifu Luan a few years now, he is a great fighter and has turned out to be a great teacher, well done!

October 2006    Name  Jason Bovil    Town:  Belfast, Northern Ireland     Club:  Bov's Gym   Style:  Kickboxing
Nominated by:    Ashley McClean  Reason: Jason has been training for over twenty years and in that time he has shown himself to be a true ambassador for martial arts. A dedicated Wado Ryu Karateka to begin with.  Jason then found himself drawn to ring sports in both boxing and kickboxing. Here Jason did well to conquer the N Irish Kickboxing middleweight crown. As well as taking a series of high profile victories in both full contact and orthodox boxing. Jason has always worked away tirelessly to promote kickboxing in Northern Ireland and has coached countless very appreciative students from all sections of Northern Ireland's divided society.

September 2006    Name  Christopher Allen    Town:  Tring     Club:  Tring Martial Arts  Nominated by:    Tanya Adams   Reason:  Tring Martial Arts has transformed my life. I have finally found an exercise that I look forward to ... never once have I dreaded going to a class..... in fact the whole group want Chris to increase the number of classes he holds each week. The club is ran so well. We all feel like a team and support each other at all events. Chris has mastered the art of balance - we work hard, he expects commitment and respect which we attempt to deliver, however he also makes us feel at ease and able to ask questions and have a laugh. Chris demonstrates the techniques with patience and he is totally committed to us and the club. I am in the teaching profession and know how easy it can be to get that role wrong. Chris really manages to run a thriving, fun and dedicated club. The team is made up of a range of people of all ages, sizes and ability ....all of whom i now warmly think of as my friends. I think Chris is a great instructor and well deserving of the honor of instructor of the month. Thanks Chris

August 2006    Name  Colin Muress    Town:  Newark     Club:  U.F.B.D.A   Hop Kuin Do Kickboxing
Nominated by:    Jade carter    Reason: He has helped me so much these past 3 years he has showed me things i never thought i would be able to do thankyou colin for everything!!!

July 2006    Name  Paddy Doyle 3rd Dan     Town Birmingham     Club: Stamina Gym Birmingham   
Nominated by: Master Deadly   Reason: Paddy Doyle has been with WUMA since 1995, he is a true fighter in MIND - BODY & SPIRIT.  His achievements are second to none with over 120 World Fitness Records.  I have been involved with many of them either by sanctioning them or pushing and guiding him to finish one of them. He is pictured opposite at the 2005 Kumite competing against 141 Blackbelts to take the world sparring record.   Paddy is a charismatic person who incites hard work to all before him.

June 2006    Name  Peter Murphy 2nd Dan     Town Portslade, E/Sussex     Club: Kudos   
Nominated by:  George Warner (aged 8)  reason:  Because he is kind, and always believed in me. Because of Peter and his training I have won every WUMA event I've entered in the last 6 months. I am proud to be the new European Champion! Thanks Peter.   Nominated by: John Warner (parent) reason: In the last 6 months Peter Murphy has guided my son to 2 English titles, the British Open title and now the European Open title. In fact under his supervision my son hasn't lost any 'away' tournaments at all. Peter is a thoroughly nice chap, an excellent coach & has given a lot of his own time free of charge to see his students do well.Thanks Pete

May 2006    Name  Bill Mann 5th Dan     Town Churchdown Gloucester     Club: W.J. Freestyle Kickboxing   
Nominated by:  Master Deadly   Reason:   Bill is our senior medical and health & safety officer however for the last year has suffered with a crushed nerve problem, even after a major operation Bill still makes it to his classes even though sometimes he is unable to walk properly.   In 1996 I trained Bill up for the World Cup, he won this with outstanding Axe kicks to take the title. William John Mann deserves this honor due to years of dedication to the arts, his sincerity to his clubs and students.

April 2006    Name  Chris Hoyles 3rd Dan      Town Witney, Oxon     Club: Windrush Kickboxing   Nominated by: Louise Palmer, reason: Chris is an excellent instructor who drives & inspires his students. He has inspired me and helped me over many years. He has boundless enthusiasm for his sport which is infections to his students. Chris is not only an excellent fighter who has won numerous titles over the years but also an amazing instructor who helps all of his students achieve their goals and never gives up on anyone. He makes his training sessions both challenging and fun which is why we have so much respect for him and his achievements to date.  Nominated by Amanda Menzies Reason: He's a fantastic instructor who makes you want to be the best & really encourages you. You know we all love you really Chris!

March 2006    Name  Rita Ogden 3rd Dan      Town Bristol     Club: Black Dragon Blitzers   Nominated by: Pete Edmonds:   Reason: She is willing to put her heart and soul into the club and she is so dedicated towards martial arts, Rita is a very friendly, hard working and very dedicated instructor. she has built a brilliant atmosphere at the club. and much more...     
Nominated by: Simone Hopkins for instructors of month:: Black Dragon Blitzers Rita & Matt Ogden & Hash Shihab
reason: Thankyou all for the work you have all put into Ricky-Lee over the past couple of months. In the short time that he has been training with you all you have made him feel part of your club and when he comes training he really feels welcome and has a true feeling of belonging. I would like to thankyou for taking him to another level in his kata training, we are all grateful and really appreciate the valuable time and effort you put into training him. Your friendly, loyal and dedicated students are a credit to you all and you certainly depict for me what true martial artists are. Nominated by: Sarah Marsh reason: Rita has put so much time and effort into every one of her students. She pushes each and every one of us to be the best that we can be. By nominating her as instructor of the month again, it's my way of thanking her for all her dedication and encouragement over the last few months.        
Nominated by: Abi Freeman   Reason: I have nominated Rita and Matt Ogden for their very caring and kindness to there students. If it hadn't been for them I wouldn't of got as good as i am now. I have had a horrible thing that happened to me a few years back if it wasn't for Rita and Matt i would of gave up martial arts for good. Master Deadly:  I agree completely, Rita has been in WUMA a few years now and her clubs have produced many well mannered and respectful students and of course many good Blackbelts that are a credit to her.

January 2006      Name  Master John Harper 7th Dan      Town Coventry       Club: Seibudo Allstyles
Nominated by: Julian Allam:   Email to HQ:  Master Harper’s belief is that martial arts training is beneficial to everyone, regardless of age or experience. He believes in the life long learning approach, supporting and inspiring his students to strive towards their personal goals not only in martial arts but in all areas of life. He encourages them to always go that extra mile when striving to raise their own standards. Master Harper’s goal is simple: to help all of his students become black belts in martial arts, and black belts in life. 
Master Deadly's comments:  Good one Julian, I have known John my whole career and no person deserves it more!

December 2005      Name  Gina Lowry      Town Cardiff.        Club: G.S.T.K. Tae Kwon Do
Nominated by:  Catherine Knapton, Samantha & Gemma Crowley   Email sent:  Gina is an Instructor we can depend on when we need someone to talk to.  She encourages us to do our best and tries her best to help us when we are not feeling our most confident in competitions.  She tries to get on with everyone and does not hold grudges.  She has taught everything we need to know and will never give up trying to please us all.  

November 2005      Name  Pete Cook      Town Lincoln.        Club: UFBDA Black Dragons
Nominated by:  Alastair & Beth Allars  Email: We have always known that Pete (or should I say Peacock!) Colin and Phil are top instructors, however its not until you stop training with them that you realise just how good they really are. We have moved to Australia and we haven’t been able to find a club or instructor half as good as these guys. Pete, Colin and Phill should receive recognition for all they have done over the last year, from the success that the Black Dragons achieved at the World championships in 2004 and of course the 2005 Europeans. to all the success they have had in helping students through the gradings this year.    Thankyou guys from the Allars in Australia.

October 2005      Name  Paul Gilmore  B.Ed         Town Birmingham.        Club: Solihull Kickbxing Academy
Nominated by:  Andy 'the Boogerman' Boogers   Reason: A truly awesome fighter and training partner, contemplating a return to the mats. He puts his impressive academic background to good use on his classes (as well as his 14 years martial arts training, he is an ABA boxing coach, has an honours degree in sports science and is a qualified school teacher). He has the most articulate and intelligent teaching style Iv'e witnessed and is getting genuinely impressive results from his students. At only 28 years old, he is an instructor to watch out for in the future!

September  2005  Name: Paul Childerley  Town:  Flitwick, Beds.  Style: Pro Style Hop Kuin Do  Grade: 3rd Dan   
Nominated by:  Kara Kimble   Reason: He is a great instructor and has helped me a lot and encouraged me in fighting and training and has continued doing so with an injury.  Michelle Hartley   Reason:  Paul is a really good Instructor, and has continued to train us even though he's got an injury. Paul never gave up on me and helped me find a way to train around my own injury. Brilliant, Friendly Instructor.   Elizabeth 'Dizzy Dibz' Stewart  Reason:  Paul? Awesome Instructor, he works us hard and pushes us when without him it's likely we'd give up. Paul always shows his confidence in us, which in turn makes us do better in training. He always makes time for everybody and he has helped me a lot with my competition training. Paul is a credit to the true W.U.M.A spirit, nice one Paul.  
Leanne Unsworth:  Reason: Paul is a fantastic instructor and makes time for every person in the class. He always tries to make sure everyone works to their full potential and has put up with me through my ankle injury. He talks to us as students but also as friends and makes everyone welcome. An all round brilliant instructor.

August 2005  Name:  Sgt Jack Johns    Town: Abingdon   Style: Kickboxing   
Nominated by:  The Lads at Base (4GS Regt, The Royal Logistic Corps)
 Reason:  Sgt Johns taught us 6 days a week while in Iraq, our club was called Shaibah Logistic Base kickboxing, this helped the squad a lot mentally and physically covering a wide range of Martial Art skills from sparring and weapons to grappling and ground work. In total there were more than 50 Soldiers who regular trained, which came from all different units that were currently serving in Basra including Soldiers from the Czech Republic Army.   Towards the end of the tour a number of students went on to grade, which was kindly sponsored by the The WUMA Federation.  All aspects of their training was tested over a grueling 4 hours in the Iraqi heat, We would all like to nominate Jack in honor of this.

July 2005 Name: Richard Farmer   Town:  Hemel Hempstead   Style: Streetwise   Grade: 4th Dan   
Nominated by:  Chris Allen   Reason: Without his help, guidance and advice I would not have been able to set up my own club Tring Martial Arts.  Richard's training style inspired my own lessons and nominating him for this award will hopefully thank him for his support.

June 2005   Name: Paul Kean    Town: Dundee   Style:: Skyaxe K/boxing   Grade: 4th Dan
Nominated by:    Master Deadly
Reason:  Paul's students always do him proud.  Paul is a good Promoter of the Martial Arts with his Ful & Semil-Contact events held in Dundee.  Paul and Skyaxe are a  credit to the WUMA.

May 2005   Name: Paul McVey    Town:  Glasgow   Style: Chen Wu Do   Club Name: White Dragons Kickboxing     Grade: 5th Dan
Nominated by:    Master Deadly  Reason: Paul has taught my Bodyguard Courses since 1987. Recently he did a year teaching for WUMA in Sri Lanka & came home a few months ago. In March he re-visited Sri Lanka to help the Tsunami disaster victims and put himself through a lot.  He is certainly a credit to our Federation.
A message form Jim Muir one of Pauls students:   Through Paul's training I've been able to overcome events in my life which where holding me back such as severe depression, he has taught me to deal with my aggression and use it in more constructive ways because of this i feel paul is a credit to the martial arts world and WUMA.

April 2005   Name: Stuart Davies   Town: Weston-Super-Mare   Style: Tae Sho Ryu   Grade: 5th Dan
Nominated by:    Master Deadly  
Reason: Good Technician, Good Instructor.  Promotes his Full-Contact events better than most within his town of Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.  I'm very impressed with Stuart at present and he is a credit to the WUMA.