Last Sunday, Master Olpin travelled to Burton-on-Trent to attend the Martial Arts Illustrated ‘Gold Awards’ dinner, where he had the honour of being inducted into the MAI Hall of Fame.  This was a fantastic honour for Master Olpin and for the Academy

Master Olpin with his award from the MAI Hall of FameMaster Olpin with his Hall of Fame Award
Master Olpin with his award from the MAI Hall of Fame
Master Olpin with his award from the MAI Hall of Fame
Miss Thornhill (Ilyokwans first black belt, still training today)
Miss Thornhill (Ilyokwans first black belt, still training today)
Master Olpin with Tony Pillage
Master Olpin with Tony Pillage
Master Olpin with his Taekwondo Instructor and inspiration for many years, Master Clive Harrison 8th Dan
Master Olpin with his Taekwondo Instructor and inspiration for many years, Master Clive Harrison 8th Dan