Marks original exposure to martial arts in the late 1980’s was in Karate and Boxing whilst still at junior school in Leeds. Later, inspired by Hong Kong cinema, Mark embarked on training in Wing Chun, Tong Long (Praying Mantis) Kung Fu and Lau Gar Kung Fu, competing in the latter.

Later moving into Muay Thai & Kickboxing, Mark also trained in Jeet Kune Do Concepts around this time.

Mark is now a representative of the UK Shootboxing Association, the British Council of Chinese Martial Arts and the World Kempo Kaikan Organisation. 

4th Degree Combat Kempo
BCCMA Sanda Coach
3rd Degree Kickboxing
Red Prajioud Muay Thai
Level 2 Combat Sambo Instructor
L1 Instructor R.A.T (Jeet Kune Do Concepts)