Went on to take First Degree Black Belt at The Glasgow Tae Kwon-Do Academy; 29 September 1979. Second Dan followed on 13 December 1981

During 1983 a group of the most senior instructors became so disillusioned with the TaeKwon-Do situation that they joined forces to form The TaeKwon-Do Associated of Great Britain. The TAGB contains some of the world's top Tae Kwon-Do performers, with several World, European and British champions

1983 Achieved Third Degree Black Belt under the TAGB. The Chief Grading Examiner at the time was Master Hee II Cho, VII Degree. In 1990 on went on to achieve Fourth Degree Black Belt under Master Hee II Cho

1990 Having succeeded in the requisite examination was granted recognition as an Instructor Class B 21/10/1990

1990 Martial Arts Commission Coaching Award 21/10/1990. Recognised by the Sports Council. Member of the Central Council of Physical Education

1992 Granted recognition as an Umpire by the Tae Kwon Association of Great Britain. No: A107

1993 Nominated as T.A.G.B. Instructor of the Year

1994 International Umpire recognised by the Tae Kwon Do International, President Mr D Oliver Sixth Degree

1994 Granted recognition as a International Referee by the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain International Class B. Chairman Mr D. Oliver. Vice Chairman Mr.M.Dew 9/10/1994