Head Instructor - David Kenyon

The Head instructor is David Kenyon, a Third Dan black belt from Leeds.

He has practiced freestyle kickboxing since 1998, instructed since 2004 and taught privately since 2006. He graded for his first degree black belt under Gareth Lloyd Evans (4th Dan) in 2003, his second degree black belt under Tom Hibbert (7th Dan) in May 2006, and his Third Dan black belt under Tom Hibbert (7th Dan) in December 2009. David is a BSc (hons) graduate in Sports, Health, Exercise and Nutrition.

David has experience in Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing and Jujitsu. He has competed in numerous British National Championships since 2003 in the minus 80KG weight categories, and attends regular seminars to increase his knowledge in martial arts and fitness.

Junior Instructor - Ian Jefferies

Ian has trained with the EKA since January 2009. He is an enthusiastic member of the club and great martial artists. His patience and energy go hand in hand making him a great instructor pushing you as far as your body will allow! He has graded under David Kenyon (3rd Dan) up to date.

Ian has experience in Boxing and Kickboxing. He has competed in the numerous British National Championships since 2010 in the minus 90KG and minus 85KG weight categories.

Junior Instructor - Richard Cuff

Richard has trained with the EKA since January 2010. He has a keen eye for detail with great form. His patience and kind nature makes him a fantastic teacher of the style - however underneath this exterior is a serious fighter wanting to take it to the next level every time. He has graded under David Kenyon (3rd Dan) up to date.

has experience in Tai Kwon Do and Kickboxing. He has competed in numerous British National Championships since 2010 in the plus 90KG weight categories.