Student Spotlight: Chris
Student Spotlight • May 5, 2019
Here at Nuneaton Taekwon-Do we're firm believers that Taekwon-Do is for everybody, regardless of age or ability. A club is nothing without it's members and every month we'll be introducing you to one of our students.
Our Student Spotlight for May 2019 is Chris, a 10th kup who trains in our Monday and Friday night classes.
Student Spotlight for May 2019
Name:
Chris
Grade: 10th kup (white belt)
Occupation: CNC Operator. Making components for aerospace and the rail industry.
Grade: 10th kup (white belt)
Occupation: CNC Operator. Making components for aerospace and the rail industry.
Started Taekwon-Do:
2018
From: Nuneaton
Why did you start Taekwon-Do?
I believe that Taekwon-Do has great potential, in terms of fitness, personal growth, achieving goals etc. Moreover, the Tenets;
What’s your favourite part of class?
What advice would you give to someone starting Taekwon-Do?
What would you like to achieve here at Nuneaton TKD?
When you’re not training, what do you like to do?
From: Nuneaton
Why did you start Taekwon-Do?
I believe that Taekwon-Do has great potential, in terms of fitness, personal growth, achieving goals etc. Moreover, the Tenets;
Courtesy, Integrity et al, make for a healthy life plan.
What’s your favourite part of class?
I particularly like learning new patterns, and enjoy watching the higher grades perform the more intricate sequences.
What advice would you give to someone starting Taekwon-Do?
I would say, Perseverance is key. Enjoy each stage/grade, and recognise that the basic movements are all relevant to
the bigger picture, or ultimate goal.
What would you like to achieve here at Nuneaton TKD?
To be the best I can be. To this end, I am willing to put in the hours of training, study, whatever it takes.
When you’re not training, what do you like to do?
I have a huge collection of 1940s/50s Film Noir, that I watch at weekends. Also the occasional engagements
acting in Theatre and film.
In his spare time Chris acts in the Theatre and in film under the stage name Lee Howard.
We asked him to us more about his recent roles:
Last year, I had a small role (Guard to the Norwegian Lord) in a screened version of Macbeth. An updated version, filmed on a housing estate in Northampton. (Screen Northants)
We asked him to us more about his recent roles:
Last year, I had a small role (Guard to the Norwegian Lord) in a screened version of Macbeth. An updated version, filmed on a housing estate in Northampton. (Screen Northants)
Also, 2 weeks ago I played a Painter in a web series called On the Tools. A spoof mockumentary set on a building site, in which tape measures go missing. The above was filmed in Tamworth (Middleton Farm). I had about 3 lines. However, received payment + expenses +credit.
Feeling inspired? Take a look at our programmes for Children, Teens and Adults or Contact Us to book your free trial.
Past Student Spotlights
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Our team achieved fantastic results at the UKTA English Open, earning 11th place overall with 4 Golds in Patterns and outstanding performances all round.
Nuneaton Taekwon‑Do students impressed at the GTI English Open in Hinckley, earning multiple medals and showcasing strong martial arts talent and teamwork.
EmpowHER returns on Wednesday 4th March with a refreshed 8-week ladies-only martial arts–inspired fitness course at Nuneaton Taekwon-Do, including a free pair of boxing gloves for all participants.
Nuneaton TKD instructors attended the ITF Umpire Course in Dublinto gain the latest updates on ITF tournament rules. Continued umpire education ensures our black belts uphold excellence, fairness, and professionalism at every level of Taekwon‑Do.
Congratulations to the those students that successfully graded on Sunday 30th November 2025 at the Dojang. An excellent standard, especially from our youngest students!
Nuneaton Taekwon-Do competitors excelled at the 2025 Birmingham Open in Nechells, topping the medal table with 9 gold, 12 silver and 4 bronze medals across Patterns, Sparring and Dragon's Tail events.
