About the Academy
The Ilyokwan Black Belt Academy is one of the longest established Martial Arts schools in Gloucestershire. Founded in 1995 by Worldwide Martial Arts Hall of Fame 'Master Instructor of the Year' Richard Olpin.
Classes available for Juniors 5-6, 7-12, Teens and Adults. 30 Days FREE trial programme available to all new students.
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Success Stories – Dillon
articles, blog, Inspiration, news, Students, Success StoriesWhen we first met Dillon he was really shy, and you’d be lucky to get a few words out of him even if you asked a direct question.
How amazing then to see him a few years later where he stood up in front of his whole school and gave a 20 minute presentation about his martial arts to well over 100 people! Such a huge improvement in his confidence since he began training at the Academy.
Well done Dillon!
Master Olpin promoted to 6th Degree Black Belt
Black Belt Promotions, newsMaster Olpin, presented with 6th Degree Black Belt and GIMA Instructor of the Year
Last weekend, a group of Ilyokwan students travelled up to Nottingham for the Guild of Independant Martial Arts (GIMA) conference weekend.
The weekend proved to be a double celebration as Master Olpin was presented with two awards: GIMA Instructor of the Year 2013, and a promotion to 6th Degree Black Belt!
A personal message from Master Olpin..
TSDT – Personal Safety Trainer
blog, newsOn Sunday 24th February, Master Olpin attended certification course with Steve Timperley of Trident Safety and Intervention Systems and is now certified with TSIS as a Personal Safety Trainer within the organisation.
We’ll soon be offering an introductory personal safety workshop as a service to schools, businesses and groups within the local community.
Contact us for further information