My first taste of Martial Arts came while growing up when I tried some boxing. I began training at Proactive Zen Do Kai in 2002 under Shihan Nigel and over the past several years it has become a huge part of my life. As a beginner the empty hand skills immediately caught my interest after seeing some higher ranks deal with multiple attacker scenarios. I was equally impressed with a number of disarm techniques, how an individual deals with opponents holding knives, sticks and firearms.
I recently completed my 2nd Dan grading. Through the Martial Arts I have developed a great deal of interpersonal skills, confidence and discipline, which have helped in practically every other aspect of my life.
I find it difficult to imagine my life had I not become part of the Proactive family.