Instructors

Who are our Instructors?

Sensei Andrew Hicks

3rd Degree Black Belt

School Owner

 

Sensei Hicks began his martial arts training just over 22 years ago in the art of Lau Gar Kung Fu and Freestyle Karate.

Straight away he new he wanted to teach, helping assist his instructor in the children’s classes as well as training 3 nights a week and competing on the national martial art competition circuit, where he reach world champion status.

As a Instructor he is among one of the best in the country, with a great back ground knowledge in many martial arts including Tang Soo Do, Kickboxing, Kung Fu and Karate as well of a amazing connection with children and adults alike.

Currently graded to 3rd degree black belt Sensei Hicks continuous to learn new skills, teaching motivating and innovated martial arts classes. He is also the owner and chief instructor of Hicks Karate School of Excellence.

If you have any queries you can reach Sensei Hicks by email: sensei@hickskarate.co.u

Mr Martin Hobbs

2^nd Degree Black Belt

Senior Instructor

Mr Hobbs has trained with Sensei Hicks and Hicks Karate School for the past 10 years. He also has martial arts experience in Judo, Tae kwondo, Kickboxing and Karate.

Mr Hobbs has been part of the I.S.K.A and W.O.M.A.A British teams and holds 4 British titles, 3 World titles as well as many other national and international titles.

Mr Hobbs passes on his competition and knowledge as the head coach of Hicks Karate Elite competition team and has personally helped train many British, European and World champions. His classes are very popular and he is an asset to our instructor team.

Mr Hobbs can be reached by email: martinhobbs93@hotmail.com

Miss Gaynor Morgan

1^st Degree Black Belt

Instructor

Miss Morgan has been training in martial arts for the past 7 years and teaches one of our biggest weekly children’s classes.

As well as working full time and teaching, Miss Morgan trains up to 4 times a week in martial arts and fitness classes as well as travelling to Nottingham once a week to train as part of the Team Elite Kickboxing National and International team.

Competing most weekends around England and Europe she has already picked up 4 British and 3 European titles to date.

 

Miss Morgan also helps pass on this knowledge as assistant coach to our own Hicks Karate Elite fight team.