Born:  1973

Height: 6’4”

Weight: I’d rather not say.

Likes: Students that train hard and try their best.

Dislikes: Cheating and lazy students.

Favourite Food: Indian.

Favourite Martial Arts Movie: Best of the Best.

Greatest Achievement: Starting training and still do it.

Current Rank: 4^th Degree Black Belt.

Favourite Technique: None, however I do use hand techniques more.

Key Achievements:

• Started training in 1989

• Achieved 1st Degree Black Belt in 1991

• Achieved 2nd Degree Black Belt in 1993

• Founded Chung Yee International Tae Kwon Do with Chris Ellis (1995 - 1997)

• Achieved 3rd Degree Black Belt in 1995

• Achieved 4th Degree Black Belt in 2000

• Founded PROTKD in Armley (2001 - 2003)

• Now training at Woodkirk Valley Country Club in Leeds

"The one person who has made the greatest difference in my life is Dr Paul Liversidge, training in Tae Kwon Do changed my life, I was the stereotypical unfit 15 years old.  The first time I walked into Dr Liversidge’s class at Morley sports centre I knew that Tae Kwon Do was for me.  I have trained since 1989; over the years my confidence has grown not only in training but also in everyday life.  I’ve met hundreds of people during that time, some of which have become great friends. 

My greatest achievement in Tae Kwon Do was when I taught at Chung Yee, with my great friend Chris Ellis.  We helped turn an abandoned warehouse into a fully functioning Martial Arts gym.  I believe it was there where I developed the most, gaining knowledge from other Martial Arts and the encouragement from our students to better myself.   They were wonderful times and I still miss them.

I can’t recommend Martial Arts more highly to anyone; the rewards and sense of achievement that you receive are immeasurable. 

One piece of advice for training is: You get out what you put in! "

 -Barrie Ellis