Name: Kyle Thomas  

Rank: 2^nd Dan Instructor 

School: Newport Tang Soo Do

Years in Martial Arts: 1994 – 1997 Wado Kai Karate. 2002-2004. After Leaving Wado Kai I trained under Master Sian Humphries (Tang Soo Do) in an after school class in Cefn Saeson. I then took a year out to focus on my studies. In 2005, Master Dove opened up a school which I attended, Master Trudgill then became my instructor in 2006 and I have trained under him ever since.

Accomplishments or Awards:

2007 – 1^st Dan Black Belt.
2008 – Instructors Certification.
2009 – 2^nd Dan Black Belt.
2009 Bristol Open – Gold in Weapons, Silver in Forms.
2009 Coventry Open – Gold in Team Forms, Gold in Individual Forms.
2009 Boston Open – Gold in 1^st Dan Traditional Forms.
2009 Welsh Open – Silver in Forms, Silver in Weapons.
2010 Dutch Open – Bronze in Forms. Silver in Weapons.
2010 Welsh Open – Gold in Forms, Silver in Weapons and Bronze in Sparring.
2011 - World Champion, Gold Medallist in Chil Sung Hyung; Silver in Weapons, Bronze in Traditional Hyung, in the 2011 Tang Soo Do, World Open Championships.

 

Favourite Technique: Inside to outside kick

Favourite Form: Pyung Ahn Sa Dan.

Most Influential Martial Artist: Master Sian Humphries for starting my interest in Tang Soo Do. Master Carol Trudgill for all she’s been through. Master Scott Richards, who’s technique inspires me daily. Master John Trudgill as without his guidance and direction I would not be where I am now or have the passion I have today.

Other Hobbies: Films and football, especially Liverpool FC.  

Last Book Read: Rush by Ian Rush.

Favorite Book: Are you Dave Gorman by Dave Gorman and Danny Wallace

Last Film Watched: The Kings Speech.

At Home was: Still Crazy.

Favourite Movie: Taken.  

Favourite Meal: Any Lamb curry is good.   

Student of the Year 2010