Every black belt was once a WHITE BELT that refused to give up.
Every black belt was once a WHITE BELT that refused to give up.
Our dynamic team of instructors all started as Bytomic TKD students, with their love and passion for the art of Tae Kwon Do developing into a wish to pass on what they have learned. They have all experienced, first hand, the benefits that regular training can bring and it is with honour and pride that they choose to devote their time to inspiring others to share their paths in martial arts.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, our chief instructors continually develop teaching styles and techniques in accordance with modern sports science and our instructor training is continuing and constant. All instructors are fully insured, DBS checked and first aid qualified.
6th DAN
6th DAN
Chief Instructor, Grading Examiner and Director of Operations at Bytomic Taekwondo. Christie has been training for over 30 years and teaching full time for over 15 years. World Silver medalist in patterns along with numerous British and English titles, Christie's high standards in the technical elements of Tae Kwon Do are carried through into the maintenance of high standards within the organisation.
Christie teaches at High Wycombe
3rd DAN
3rd DAN
Having progressed through our High Wycombe and Amersham Academies, Alex is one of our keenest competitors, winning medals at Local, National and International levels. e.g silver at the last US Open Championships in 2010.
With a gymnastic background, Alex is interested in the acrobatic side of martial arts as well as the technical side and is keen to pass on his enthusiasm (understatement of the year!) for Tae Kwon Do and its benefits to all who are interested!
Alex teaches at Chalfonts
6th Dan
6th Dan
Andrew is one of our Senior Instructors and Examiners. He is a great motivator and teaches in a manner true to his own experience as a student.
Andrew has a keen interest, and has developed great experience, in the practical applications of martial arts, particularly in the area of one step and self defence.
Andrew also teaches regular Bo Staff and Escrima Stick seminars for all students.
Andrew teaches at Abingdon & Thame and Long Crendon
5th DAN
5th DAN
Andrew is a traditional instructor with a strong emphasis on the technical aspect of the Art. Having run our Central London academy for many years pre-covid, Andy now runs our classes in Liphook, Surrey
His own enthusiasm for attending Bytomic events means that his students are also great supporters of tournament and seminars, thereby widening and enhancing their learning experience.
Andy teaches in Liphook, Surrey
I am currently learning Slovak as a second language
I have the ability to break-dance and I will rise to any challengers
Skiing is a favourite activity of mine and I can't wait to get away again to ski with some amazing views
I once had a movie star's son attend my Tae Kwon Do class in London (I won't name drop in case paparazzi storm my class)
I am a huge sci-fi fan
Chris teaches Tai Chi in Great Missenden and has always been involved in martial arts of one kind or another, from Judo as a child, to Shotokan Karate in his 20s and achieving his Second Dan in Tae Kwon Do in 2017 whilst training at our Amersham academy.
Chris started learning Wudang Tai Chi Chuan in 2018 alongside his TKD training and enjoyed the martial arts bias of this style. He won a bronze medal in hand form and a bronze medal in spear form in the 13th London International Competition for traditional Tai Chi Chuan in 2022 and was also awarded his teaching certificate by his sifu. He now teaches for several organisation and a mental health charity
3rd Dan
3rd Dan
Ellie started training, aged 6, with her father (Richard) and older brother in 2003. She is a perfect example of how Tae Kwon Do can develop from a simple hobby into something that has a much more profound influence.
Ellie made the transition from training a couple of times a week as a young child, to training almost every day as a black belt, to assisting the Instructor at Princes Risborough and now to opening her own club. A keen competitor, having taken part in a number of tournaments including Bytomic, International and National, Ellie is now excited to pass on her passion for sparring and the art.
Ellie teaches at Chinnor
6th Dan
6th Dan
Graham is one of our full-time Senior Instructors and Examiners at Bytomic Tae Kwon Do. Many of his students have gone on to become instructors themselves - a testament to the great sense of community that Graham nurtures in his clubs. His classes are known for being friendly and fun whilst upholding all the traditional values and standards of our Art.
Graham teaches at Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead & Princes Risborough
2nd DAN
2nd DAN
Jenny started her Taekwondo journey after she had her two children having previously trained in Karate and Wing Chun. She has competed and won various medals in patterns and sparring at the World and UK ITF Championships, as well as at WAKO GB (Kickboxing). She is a full time Personal Trainer with her own fitness studio in Buckinghamshire.
Jenny brings a positive, friendly and encouraging energy to all her classes. With an understanding of her students’ goals, Jenny will motivate and inspire, as well as help them attain a new level of fitness and discipline.
Jenny teaches at our Watford club.
I was born in Yorkshire and support Leeds Utd
My parents were from Hong Kong and I can speak some Cantonese and Mandarin!
I like martial arts films and my favourite actress is Michelle Yeoh
I ran two Half Marathons and the London Virtual Marathon back-to-back
I can deadlift 102kgs, which is double my bodyweight!
5TH DAN
5TH DAN
Kam has trained in Tae Kwon Do, and other martial arts, for many years taking it back up again with his son and daughter (both of whom have acheived their black belts as well).
Kam has gained great experience, having trained under a number of instructors, and has a traditional style, ensuring his classes reflect all the positive aspects of martial arts. He is a great all-round practitioner of Tae Kwon Do, enjoying sparring, breaking and patterns and still trains religiously with his children.
Kam teaches our Maidenhead academy and also runs a club in Reading affiliated to the Singh Sabha Gurdwara (Sikh Temple). It is run as a community group providing over 60 children and young adults with an opportunity to get fit and learn the moral values of our Art.
I used to be able to do the Rubiks Cube in under 2 mins, but can't complete it at all now!
I support Liverpool FC
I am a bit of a programming geek
I speak fluent Punjabi
I am a proud co-owner of two black belts kids
4th DAN
4th DAN
Kati started training at our Aylesbury and Princes Risborough classes with her son Charlie, daughter Matilda and husband Gerald, all of whom have achieved their Black Belts. Kati will welcome families of all ages to train with her and all students will enjoy her friendly yet traditional approach to training.
Kati started assisting the instructor at Princes Risborough before running an after school club at Great Missenden Primary School and then opening our club at Great Missenden and also teaches at our Amersham academy.
I started my career as a graphic designer at the BBC, and then became a Post Production and Special FX Producer in Soho until 1998.
I then retrained and am now a Garden Designer and have won a Gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show
I am part of the black belt training family at Princes Risborough (my husband, daughter and son have all achieved their black belt)
Travelling is one of my favourite things to do and I have visited over 30 countries, including Korea and China (I would love to visit Japan)
Skiing is a particular holiday favourite and try to ski every year
5TH DAN
5TH DAN
Nick started training more than 15 years ago (in his late 30s) at our Reading academy and teaches at our Winnersh Academy, which is now one of our larger clubs. He is a prime example of how Taekwondo can benefit students of all ages and is always keen to develop new skills.
Nick has a friendly, attentive and professional approach to teaching and enjoys passing on knowledge and sharing the benefits of our Art - he also teaches morning Tae Kwon Do classes in local primary schools.
Nick teaches at Winnersh
5th Dan
5th Dan
Oran currently teaches at Bytomic Bicester and regulary at other classes - so you'll sure see him soon! Oran enjoys teaching patterns, padwork and fitness, but most of all loves teaching spinning and jumping kicks!
Oran teaches at Bicester
I have been playing in covers bands for over 6 years as a bassist. I've performed at weddings, birthdays, functions and I've also stepped in for other bands needing a bass player.
All time favourite musicians: Bob Dylan, Arctic Monkeys, Tom Waits, The Libertines, The Clash and Pulp.
6th Dan
6th Dan
Paul has been teaching Taekwondo as a full-time profession since September 2001 and is a Senior Instructor and Examiner. Paul takes a keen interest in the technical aspects of the art and has a very thorough approach to his teaching. Paul values the tradition of martial arts and is passionate about Tae Kwon Do maintaining its discipline and customs.
As with many of the Bytomic instructors, Paul has an active role in the community and education through self defence courses alongside his instruction.
Paul teaches at Oxford and Marlow
2nd Dan
2nd Dan
Rhett started their Tae Kwon Do journey during University in Canterbury and continued as a blue stripe at our Hemel Hempstead academy and has since been training, competing and coaching
Rhett is a primary school teacher by day and loves seeing their students, in both areas, progress and feel proud of themselves
Rhett teaches at our Bushey academy
Rhett is a qualified Guide & Scout leader, achieving the highest level in Guiding and has been part of international events
They are half american and spent time living and studying across the MidWest and East Coast
Rhett loves theatre and has LAMDA qualifications and improv training, regularly performing locally
Their other favourite sport is Formula 1