ANDY CARTER ~ Instructor

Andy Carter is the founder of Jo’Li Martial Arts and has over 20 years of martial arts experience. He began training Shotokan Karate in 1986 at the Halfway Karate Club under the tutelage of Steve Evans Sensei. He trained with Steve for many years before being awarded Shodan (Black Belt 1 st Dan) in 2002. During this period Andy took some time out to expand his martial arts skills and trained Kickboxing and for a short time Judo.

However, karate has always been his passion and in 2003 was awarded Nidan (Black Belt 2nd Dan) by Steve Evans Sensei. During most of 2004, Andy also trained with John Walsh Sensei of Kyushin Ryu Jujitsu, in order to develop his martial arts skills further. In April 2006 Andy was awarded Sandan (Black Belt 3rd Dan) with the British National Martial Arts Associations.

Andy is an experianced and qualified Instructor and has coached students at National and International Competition level. Andy himself has also been a competitor and medalist at National and International competitions.

Presently, Andy runs Jo'Li Martial Arts with the assistance of his senior students promoting both the club and martial arts in general.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 3rd Dan Karate
- NTP Trainers Certificate
(Modules include; Health & Safety, Child Protection, Instructing & Coaching)
- PTC Trainers Certificate (CIEH endorsed)
- BCCMA Level 2 Coaching
- Appointed Persons First Aid (Maidstone Borough Council approved)
- Full CRB check
- Full Public Liability & Instructor Indemnity Insurance

STEVE GUNN ~ Trainee Assistant Instructor

Steve started his martial arts career with Jo'Li Martial Arts in 2005. Since then, Steve has committed himself fully to his training. His hard work paid off in April 2008 when he was awarded his Black Belt. Steve is well on his way to becoming a fully qualified Assistant Instructor and regularly assists in various classes including Karate, Weapons, Ladies Kickboxing, Senior Sparring and Junior Squad Training.

Steve is also a keen competitor and has represented Jo'Li Martial Arts at National and International competition level.

JASMIN BURKE-VAUGHAN ~ Trainee Assistant Instructor

Jasmin joined Jo'Li Martial Arts in 2007 transferring from another club. Jasmin was close to achieving her Black Belt when she joined us. She continued to improve on the knowledge that she already had and was awarded her Black Belt in November 2007.

Jasmin is also on her way to becoming a fully qualified Assistant Instructor and is a key assistant in the childrens Karate classes.

Jasmin is also studying Karate as an GCSE exam subject.

 

MALCOLM RALPH ~ Trainee Assistant Instructor

Malcolm joined Jo'Li Martial Arts in 2006. He is now in training for his Black Belt which he hopes to be awarded later this year. Malcolm is also training to become an Assistant Instructor.

Malcolm assists in many classes including Karate, Weapons, Junior Squad Training and Senior Sparring. Malcolm has also provided valuable support running our corner crew at competitons.

 

 

GERRY DEADMAN ~ Assistant

Gerry joined our coaching team in 2008. Since then he has proved to be a great asset. Gerry assists with classes including Junior Squad Training and Ladies Kickboxing.

Gerry is a qualified A.B.A. Boxing Coach

 

 

JIM BALL ~ Assistant

Jim also joined our coaching team in 2008. Jim formerly trained in Karate but is now more involved in fitness and has several Marathon's under his belt.

Jim assists with Karate and Junior Squad Training classes.

 

 

MAX CARTER ~ Assistant

Max has supported Jo'Li Martial Arts since it's beginning in 2001 in an administration role. She now runs the reception desk at the new gym.

Max is now a keen participant in both Circuit Training and Ladies Kickboxing classes.