Mr Paul Summers is the instructor in the Neath and

Sketty Tang Soo Do Schools

Name: Mr Paul Summers

Rank: 1st Dan

Position at School: Instructor

Years in Martial Arts: 7,  I Did Judo for a couple of years as a youngster, 1993 to 1996 Wado Ryu, attained 3rd Kyu brown belt. Tried various other martial arts over the years, Shotokan, Kung Fu, Kick Boxing etc, but couldn’t find anything I really enjoyed to persevere, until I began training in Tang Soo Do.

Accomplishments or Awards:

1st Degree Black belt.

 I've been fortunate enough to win medals in most of the competitions I've entered. My best achievement to date was the 2007 New York Classic where I won forms, breaking and sparring.

Favourite Technique: Reverse punch and high instep roundhouse kick. Straight forward techniques that can generate a lot of power.  

Favourite Form: Sip Soo. A very powerful form. I Hope one day to be able to do it with the power of Master Collinson!  

Most Influential Martial Artist:  Master Trudgill. Anyone whom he has taught will understand why.

Other Hobbies: Mountain biking (as long as its not a steep mountain) and fly fishing.

Favourite Book: Himalaya by Michael Palin

Favourite Movie: Crash.

Favourite Meal:  Pretty much anything, as log as there's lots of it. And Chocolate!

Pet:  Two Sheepdogs, Meg and Jess.