Instructors

Lead Instructor Master Colin Larkin

World Poomsae Champion 2024

Silver Medalist

Current Qualifications & Certificates:

  • 5th DAN Black belt,
  • DBS checked Registered & Insured Instructor,
  • 1st 4sport level 2 Sports Coach,
  • National GB Poomsae elite squad athlete,
  • National Poomsae competition judge,
  • UK coaching Safeguarding & Protection of Children,
  • Educare Safeguarding in sport level 2,
  • 1st Aid QA level 3.

Elite Athlete Profile: British Taekwondo.

GB National Poomsae Elite Squad Member (2021–Present) A highly decorated National and International competitor with a career total of 40 medals. Currently ranked among the top veterans in the UK, I balance high-level competition with a passion for mentoring the next generation of martial artists.

Major Recent Achievements

  • 2025 British National Poomsae Championships: Silver Medal (Individual U70)

  • 2025 British National Kyorugi Championships: Bronze Medal (Veteran 35+ U80kg) — Achieved at age 68

  • 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships (Hong Kong): World Silver Medalist (Team Event)

  • 2023 World Online Open Poomsae (KTA): Silver Medal (Individual U70)

  • 2021 British National Poomsae Championships: Silver Medal (Individual U65)

  • 2021 UK Ranking: Ranked Number 1 in the UK (Individual U65)

Medal Summary

POOMSAE

World : 1 Silver.
International : 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze.
National/Regional : 11 Gold, 12 Silver, 6 Bronze.

KYORUGI

National/Regional : 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze.

Coaching Philosophy

“The limitations of acheivement or success are only those which

YOU believe YOU are capable of.”

My mission is to translate decades of elite competitive experience into actionable knowledge for my students. Whether the goal is podium success, instructor qualification, or personal fitness, I believe that with structured goals and self-belief, every student can exceed their own expectations.

I started my career in martial arts at school where I took up Judo and achieved 3rd Kyu green belt.

1973 was the boom for martial arts when the legendary Bruce Lee came onto the scene in his Kung Fu movies, he opened the world to a new martial art which I just had to try, unfortunately there being no club/dojo’s in my area apart from a Taekwondo club a Korean martial art, which was the closest I could find to the style Bruce Lee was performing or demonstrating.

So I started at a local Taekwondo club in February 1974 until 1979 achieving 1st Kup Red belt Black tag.

1976 Kent Kyorugi sparring Championships awarded 2nd place Silver medal.

1977 National UK British Taekwondo Kyorugi sparring Championships awarded 1st place National Champion Gold medal.

Due to family commitments I gave up my training until December 2006 when I then studied Kendo &  Iaido (Japanese swordsmanship) achieving 1st Kyu level.

My love for the martial arts has been a huge part of my life, Finally I returned to Taekwondo in 2014 and achieved my 1st Dan in October 2015; after which I qualified as an instructor registered with British Taekwondo, the national governing body in the UK. 

Assistant Instructor ‘Kyosa Nim’
Master Jack Faulkner

I started my career in martial arts 7 years ago in 2016, and was the first student to join Fighting Spirit Taekwondo.

Since then I have studied under Master Colin Larkin who has not only been a great teacher but a key role model in my formative years.

Throughout my journey I have participated in multiple seminars and National sparring competitions spanning the country, achieving my Black Belt 2 years ago in January 2021. After years of study I am now officially a registered WT Taekwondo instructor and have the privilege of being a mentor to many young students.

The knowledge and skills taught to me through Taekwondo have not only helped me achieve my fitness goals but have deeply enriched my personal and professional life. I feel a great sense of responsibility in preserving these teachings and passing them on to our next generation.

Currently 3rd Dan Black belt.

Instructor, Registered / Insured, DBS checked