Our highly experienced instructors are fully qualified, insured, and DBS checked. We are registered with the United Kingdom Taekwon-do Association, International Taekwon-do Fedaration, and the British Taekwon-do Council which is recognised by the UK Sports Council as the only governing body for Taekwon-do in the United Kingdom.
Mr Christopher Black
V Degree International Instructor
Chief instructor to NEST Taekwon-do, Mr Black has over 30 years experience training and teaching Taekwon-do.
Mr Black is a World Champion, with a successful career competing for Wales. Having earned many National, International, European, and World medals, including European 2017 double Bronze Medallist, and World 2018 Gold Medallist.
Mr Paul Bateman
I Degree Assistant Instructor
Mr Bateman is our North Yorkshire instructor, having established several classes across North Yorkshire.
Mr Richard Bairstow
I Degree Assistant Instructor
Mr Bairstow assists with teaching at all of our sessions across Teesside. A former Teesside University student, he helps teach at the University and with the running of the club.
Mr Marc Matthews
I Degree Assistant Instructor
Mr Matthews assists with teaching at our Teesside venues, and also assists teaching at our Tots classes.
Mr Alex Esplin
I Degree Assistant Instructor
Mr Esplin is a successful National Champion, having achieved multiple Gold Medals in all events. He assists with teaching across our Teesside classes, and at Teesside University.
Mr Perrie Osborn
I Degree Assistant Instructor
Mr Osborn is a National Champion, having a successful career he made his European debut in 2017 at the European Championships.