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Meet our Instructors


Every black belt was once a WHITE BELT that refused to give up. 

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Meet our Instructors


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.

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Christie Bytom


6th DAN

Christie Bytom


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


Fun Facts

  • I started training in WTF Tae Kwon Do with the Gurkhas in Hong Kong (where I grew up) and finished most classes in tears due to being scared, in pain or after being hit (which had absolutely no effect on my mum's determination to arm me with self defence skills)
  • I studied Law at Oxford University and became a qualified solicitor, practising family law for a number of years before giving it up to teach Tae Kwon Do full time
  • Teaching Highlight: Seeing a young autistic student's parents shed tears as he completed his first grading. It is a true joy to see students celebrate their achievements.
  • Teaching Lowlight: Being told that "You've taught my Grandma" during a school taster day (I've been doing this too long!)
  • Favourite Quote: "Our classes are akin to a watering hole in the desert. Many will pass by, some will stay for a while, some will stay longer but while they are with us we will nourish and feed them and set them up for their journey ahead"
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Alex Mindry


3rd DAN

Alex Mindry


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


FUN FACTS

 

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Andrew Kinnaird


6th Dan

Andrew Kinnaird


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


FUN FACTS

  • I keep marine fish and I also have a peacock mantis shrimp
  • Favourite films - Aliens and Star Wars (the new one is epic)
  • Guns & Roses, AC/DC and Gorillaz are a few of my favourite music artists
  • I work as senior scientist at a diabetic health care firm
  • To keep up my cardio I enjoy running - I once completed the 3 peaks challenge and ran 5 miles in the Red Man Self Defence suit for charity
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Andy Griffiths


5th DAN

Andy Griffiths


5th DAN

Andrew is a traditional instructor with a strong emphasis on the technical aspect of the Art. Despite the transient nature of London, Andy has cultivated a club with incredibly loyal students and a great community spirit.

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 Central London


FUN FACTS

  • 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
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Ellie Hiley


3rd Dan

Ellie Hiley


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


fun facts

  • I was a Visual Arts student and I now specialise in Graphic Design.
  • I became PUMA World Champion 2015 in Cadet Black Belt Non-Sinewave patterns and I also became PUMA English Champion 2015 in the Womens heavy weight black belt sparring
  • I was accepted to trial for Team GB's WTF Squad in Manchester.
  • Live music is something that I couldn't live without. I have seen over 47 acts live across the UK and my favourite music festival is Reading.
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Graham Parks


6th Dan

Graham Parks


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.


FUN FACTS

  • I have competed in many international tournaments (Ireland, Spain, USA) and also in national tournaments including PUMA Bristish Championships and BTKD Open Tournaments
  • I currently have over 30 black belts training from Aylesbury, Princes Risborough and Hemel Hempstead
  • Greatest Taekwondo achievement - seeing students come through from white belt to black belt and eventually opening their own clubs.
  • I have raced in motor-cross races across the UK including a few beach races.
  • Before I became an instructor I was a commentator for British Eurosport TV on motorcross events.
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Jenny Rudak


2nd DAN

Jenny Rudak


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.


FUN FACTS

  • 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!

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Kam Shergill


5TH DAN

Kam Shergill


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 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.


FUN FACTS

  • 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

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Kati Crome


4th DAN

Kati Crome


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.


FUN FACTS

  • 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
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Nick Colgate


4TH DAN

Nick Colgate


4TH 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


FUN FACTS

  •  Love Family & Friends
  •  Big “Spurs” Fan – COYS!!
  • Love Illustrated Books – associated with a great publisher - TASCHEN
  • Big Film lover – favourite film of all time for me – “Top Gun”, I feel the need………….. the need for Speed!!”
  • Comedy keeps me going too – Jim Carey in the “Mask” makes me laugh so much!!
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Oran Green


4th Dan

Oran Green


4th Dan

Oran works in the Bytomic office and helps organise events, gradings and seminars. He and Christie will be your first point of contact in the office. Oran enjoys teaching patterns, padwork and fitness, but most of all loves teaching spinning and jumping kicks!

Oran teaches at Bicester


FUN FACTS

  • 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.

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Paul Holmes


6th Dan 

Paul Holmes


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


FUN FACTS

  • I am a qualified life-guard
  • If you'd like to learn how to swim I am also a Level Two swim teacher
  • As well as cycling and Taekwondo I also am an open water swimmer
  • I have taken part in a few triathlons (to Iron Man distances)
  • I've been teaching Taekwondo for 20 years and have seen students from all ages, abilities and walks of life progress, achieve and grow into mature adults.