About us.
Every martial arts school has its unique narrative, a lineage that carries the wealth of knowledge passed down from teacher to student. At CT-MartialArts, we proudly share in this tradition.
Our primary focus is on Kickboxing, a contemporary evolution of traditional martial arts like Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and Boxing. However, we distinguish ourselves by excluding the Patterns/Katas/forms utilized in these conventional styles.
Drawing from a rich lineage that encompasses various martial arts disciplines, we integrate the most practical and beneficial elements from each. As the Western wing of the South East Academy of Martial Arts, our lineage traces back to the pioneers of Modern Kickboxing, led by Instructor and WAKO GB President Peter Edwards.
Adapting to both the demands of modern society and the aspirations of our martial arts community is a point of pride at CT-Martial Arts. Whether you aspire to compete or pursue fitness goals, we are here to guide and support you on your martial arts journey.
INSTRUCTOR TEAM
Dan Carter Lead/Head Instructor
Danny comes from our Parent Association “South East Academy of Martial Arts” based in HIgh Wycombe. where he has been training predominantly under Master Peter Edwards for over 25 years.
In 2005 he accomplished what he had set out to do on his very first day….Earn a Black Belt. With a passion for passing on the knowledge he learned, he soon became an Assistant to Pete, promoting Kickboxing in and around the Bucks, Berks, and Oxfordshire areas, and soon had several successful schools of his own.
In 2014 he migrated his training to more traditional styles have since become a teacher in Dimmak under the guidance of Master Steven Burton. Whereby pressure points are used in association with any and all Martial arts to make self-defence applications even more practical and effective.
He also trains with Wayne Husbands and Robin Adam in the traditional Hung Gar Kung Fu style and had the opportunity to train with Master Mark Houghton in Hong Kong in 2016.
To day, Danny is still a major contributor to the South East academy, and as a 5th Dan Senior Instructor, forms part of the South East grading panel. Having relocated to West Berkshire, Danny is proud to have built one of the largest Martial Arts Schools in the area and has brought more than a dozen extra black belts to the panel since the inception of CT-Martial Arts in 2017
Stefan C-Young
Stefan has been a practitioner of Martial Arts from a young age working his way up the Judo Ranks before started his Kickboxing Journey. In 2017 Stefan, with his kids, joined what was then the Calcot and Tilehurst branches of the South East Academy. Not long after, Stefan became an essential part of the team and has since worked with Danny to push the Calcot & Tilehurst Kickboxing classes into becoming the entity it is today.
Stefan has a fantastic teaching persona, and drives to get the best out from all that stand in front of him.
An integral part of the Instriuctor team, Stefan now heads up the juniors team and an inportant part of all students martial Arts Journey
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Senior Instructor
Glenn Sawyer
Glenn found his way into the group by originally helping out as a “pad holder” while his son trained. With a background in Football Coaching, his way with the younger members made him an appochable mentor and he soon found himself rising up the belt levels, proving that if you put your heart and soul into something you acheive the hardest of tasks. With that in mind, in October 2023 Glenn pushed through several pain barriers and joined the Instructor Team officially
Instructor - Kids
Chloe Arthur Instructor - Ladies Only
Upon joining CT-Martial Arts, Chloe's natural talent and rapid mastery of challenging techniques became immediately apparent, reflecting her unwavering commitment to excellence. With a background in professional athletics and competitive training spanning several years, Chloe emerged as not only a role model for new students but also an inspiration for existing ones seeking to elevate their skills.
Although she continues her journey toward achieving a Black Belt, Chloe has consistently proven her worth as a valuable class member. In 2023, she expanded her impact by assisting Dan and Michelle in the Ladies classes, showcasing her dedication not just to personal growth but also to the broader martial arts community. Chloe's story and contributions make her a standout presence at CT-Martial Arts, motivating others to push their boundaries in their martial arts pursuits.Eagur
Michelle Paice
Michelle started in our Ladies classes shortly after inception back in 2017. Keen to take on physical challenges she quickly got into the flow of Kickboxing and found it to be her new passion.
Michelle challenged herself through the gradings and found herself incorporating Martial Arts into her lifestyle. A true leader, she began assisting in both the Ladies classes as well as the mixed group, where she truly found her passion.
In 2022 Michelle completed her Black Belt and pushed through many barriers to come out as one of the top black belts on the day.
Since the opening of the Theale class in 2021 Michelle has, taken over the running of the Bring a mum group and an important part of the CT-Martial Arts grading panel
Senior Instructor
Amie Hales Instructor - Kids/Adults
Amie Joined as a student in 2019 with her son and soon became a prominent member of the group training in both the mixed adults and ladies group. A natural talent for coaching, Amie soon found herself helping out in both the kids and the adult groups.
Although Eager to earn her Black belt and working hard through the online classes through Covid, a new born baby prevented her taking her black belt with Stefan and Michelle in 2022, but she passed in 2023 becoming an “official” instructor and part of the team.
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