Episode 24

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11th Oct 2021

Dynamic Duo Susanne Klein & Karen Parker talk to the Dark Master

Dynamic Duo Susanne Klein & Karen Parker talk to the Dark Master about Susanne's new school called the 'Tough Old Birds'

Susanne's full title is; Dr Susanne Klein FInstP and she holds the position of Associate Professor - EPSRC Manufacturing Fellow - Art and Design at a local university, let's just say in her work life she knows her stuff.

In 2020 Susanne started a class consisting mainly of older ladies who wanted to do some fitness and mobility training, the class has now grown into a regular weekly Taekwon-Do class. Susanne is a black belt student under Ms Karen parker and an instructor with P.U.M.A. martial arts.

The Tough Old Birds are having great fun and are re-living their younger days as well as discovering parts of their bodies that are getting stronger as the weeks and months pass.

We had a great chat about her inspirational class of 'Tough Old Birds'

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Living Martial Arts
Exercise Lifestyle Philosophy
Everyday martial arts discuss and examines the everyday exercise, philosophy and lifestyle of the martial arts enthusiast. The host talks about his own training past and present and also interviews many martial artists to discover how they continue to live their own everyday martial arts journey. Tune in for top tips on how to get the best out of your martial art. Or perhaps you're thinking of starting a martial art, this podcast offers you an easy way to dip your toe in.

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Raymond Gayle

Master Ray Gayle (The Dark Master) is an 8th degree black belt and has been training in Taekwon-Do for 42 years. He competed very successfully for a number of years at a national and international level achieving British and European titles and the award of International Fighter of the Year. He no longer competes but is devoted to passing on his knowledge of Taekwon- Do to other people.