Our Team
Our team is made up of a dedicated coaching crew with a combined experience of over 45 years. All our coaches are ECRB checked. Among our crew are some of our dedicated parents who are tasked with looking after some aspect of club management such as Health & safety officer, administration, welfare officer etc.
Master Martins Obiorah Msc, OLY
Founder/Senior instructor
An accomplished athlete during his career, Martins is a three times GB National Champion, and British University Champion Gold medallist at the 2005 Austrian Open, Belgian Open championship (European A–Class events). Highlights of his career was finishing at the quarter finals of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games & 2005 World Championships. Martins is currently a 6th degree black belt in Taekwondo. He holds a Master degree in sports science, and is the founder/senior instructor at the Academy.
Qualifications
- 6th Degree Black Belt
- 3rd Class International Master Instructor
- 3rd Class Kukkiwon Poom/Dan examiner
- Master Degree Holder in Science of Sports Coaching – London South Bank University
Saajvir Singh - 4th Dan
Instructor
Saajvir Started his Taekwondo career in 2011 and excelled in the martial arts achieving his 1st degree blackbelt in 2016. Saajvir is a committed member of the Academy. Saajvir has competed in several tournaments and now holds a 4th degree black belt, certified by the World Taekwondo and British Taekwondo. Saajvir holds a level 3 first Aid certificate and works with our “Lil Ninja” and General classes. Saajvir also offers private 1-1 sessions. Saajvir is a BT certified Kyorugi & Poomsae Judge. Please contact the club secretary (admin@bestleg.com) if you need more information on the private lessons.
Maya Singh - 2nd Dan
Instructor
Maya began her Taekwondo journey in 2011, and currently holds the rank of 2nd Dan. Maya is a certified BT class 3 Kyorugi Judge, with experience of judging at sparring competitions. Maya is an active Poomsae athlete, winning medals at various Poomsae tournaments. Maya is also a BT registered Instructor, and caters for our younger members.
Debbie King 1st dan
Instructor
Joined bestleg at the age 49, 7 years ago after watching my son and inspired to learn something new before I was 50. Didn’t realise what a change that made for me. Flexibility and .confidence, in the real world know that I can protect myself and others. Received blackbelt in 2023
Was delighted when master Martins asked if I would become an assistant instructor. Adore coaching the little ones to share my knowledge and am always by their sides to support them in competitions
Lukvinder (Luki) Singh
Club Secretary
Luki joined the club in 2011, as a parent who simply brought her children to train. Luki has since increased her participation in the club by becoming the club secretary. Her role includes jobs such as new member enquiries, registrations, and managing all administrative roles within the club.
In 2023, Luki took the bold step to start practicing Taekwondo herself, and currently holds the rank of Green Belt. Luki is a Poomsae enthusiast, and have competed in several Poomsae tournaments around the UK, with her most recent achievement of winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Ali’s Dojang Poomsae Championships.
Luki has further improved herself by attending seminars and now is a BT class 2 Referee, with experience of refereeing at sparring competitions all over the UK.
Welfare/Safeguarding Officer
instructor
For all information in regards welfare or if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact Muge directly via email bestlegtaekwondowelfare@hotmail.com
MESSAGE FROM MUGE
“Hello all,
British Taekwondo has decided that all their member clubs who work with under 18s should have a Club Welfare Officer (CWO) from 1st June 2024. I have been offered the position which I gladly accepted. I have completed the first part of the CWO training and am looking forward to tackling the second part asap. By way of a short introduction, my name is Muge (pronounced Mewgeh) Collier, I am both a parent and a student of our club. I have been a civil servant for the best part of 25 years and my last job was with a UK Law Enforcement Agency; so I am familiar with Safeguarding and Child Protection concepts. Having said that, this is my first time being a Welfare Officer, so it will be a learning curve for me. In the coming months, I shall endeavour to put in place/update the necessary procedures and documents specific to our club but in the meantime, I think it is a good idea to familiarise ourselves with the British Taekwondo’s newly updated “safeguarding children” policy. This is important because it is everyone’s responsibility; club employees, volunteers, parents, and fellow students, to keep the children and young adults of our Club safe and well and I will be the first port of call for any concerns, anyone might wish to raise. The attached flyer contains all my contact details. Best Wishes, Muge”