I first joined TST when I was 8 years old. When I arrived on the first day at Dallington Road Church hall I was a bit nervous and wasn't sure what to expect. I sat and watched Jon and Zoe Tizick along with Kevin Sowerby do a short demonstration and then I began my first lesson along with Paul Brown. One of my memories of my first day was of not being able to do star jumps and some of the exercises and I also noticed I was the only child there.

With the help of my instructors I have improved over time, with the 15th June 2008 being one of the best days of my life when I passed my black belt grading in Carlisle.

I would like to one day become an instructor with TST, so that I can put something back into the club which has given me so much.

Tournaments and Awards To Date

PUMA Tournament 2005

Most Improved Junior 2005

TST Tournament 2006 - 3rd Patterns, 3rd Sparring

Midland OpenTournament 2007 - 2nd Sparring SILVER

APTI Tournament - 3rd Sparring, 3rd Patterns

Midland Open Tournament - 2008

Junior Student of the Year - 2008

Black Belt 1st Dan 2008

PUMA Fight Night 2008 - APTI Junior Boys 2nd place

PUMA Fight Night 2008 - APTI Team 2nd place

Thank you to everyone at TST and APTI for making me feel welcome and making me feel part of a great team