Nottingham School of Black Belts

Owen King

Owen is a 4th degree Blackbelt and has been training in martial arts since 1986, in that time he has won Many British, European and world titles with various associations including WKA and WAKO.
He has studied many styles of martial arts including Kickboxing, Kung fu, Taekwondo, aikido, Thai Boxing, submission wrestling. and has a Blue belt in Gracie BJJ under Victor estima.

He holds a professional Trainers boxing licence through the BBBoC (British boxing board of control) and teaches Submission wrestling as an associated school to Shooters MMA association.

His sponsors include:

NRG Fuel sports Nutrition

Top Ten (Based in Germany)

He is also the ISKA National coach for light contact and the Promoter and organiser of the UK's biggest ever sport martial arts showcase. "The Kings Battleground" which will be held at the Nottingham Trent FM Arena on Sunday 14th November 2010

Click here to visit "The King's Battleground"

With a friendly approach to teaching, Students will find master kings classes fun, friendly and invigorating, working your body and your mind alike.

He enjoys teaching and training but dislikes bad attitudes and egos.

"There are enough of them out there so lets keep this an ego free zone"

Click here to watch highlights of some of his fights.

Click here to watch Owen on Eye TV 1999 or 2000

Peter Cope

Peter Cope is a 4th Degree Black Belt and has been studying the Martial arts since 1981.Styles studied include: Judo, Karate, Tae kwon do, Kung fu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Submission wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Mixed Martial arts and is a fully qualified personal trainer. He has over 15 years teaching experience and is dedicated to teaching his students to the highest standard.

Maria Rake

Having been with Nottingham School of Black belts since the very beginning, I'm proud to say I'm the first member and Mr Cope and Mr King both certified me as their first ever black belt, one of my greatest achievements, at the age of 32. Never ever, say never. In 2002 I was rewarded with Student of the Year Trophy, another succession, all from the commitment and dedication. Whilst not a competitive fighter I am a perfectionist and always push myself till I get it right. Size really doesn't matter, its speed, agility, focus and passion, if you want it, go and get it. I did. I've just taken and successfully passed my 2nd Dan.

Mary McCann

I started kickboxing in 2002 when the Nottingham School of Blackbelts dojo opened above where I worked at the time. Me and a few friends went along to see what it was like and I have been training with Nottingham School of Blackbelts ever since.
I passed my blackbelt (1st Dan) in March 2006 and I started teaching shortly after. I enjoy kickboxing for many reasons. It's a great way to get fit and I like the fact that you are always learning and the gradings give you something to aim for. I have competed in several competitions and I have also made some good friends. I am hoping to start working towards my 2nd Dan soon.

Claire Malin:

I'd always been interested in martial arts, but had never got any further than looking for classes. I was a member at Virgin when I saw an advert for kickboxing and went along with a couple of friends to have a go. I was hooked from then. I joined Nottingham School of Blackbelts in 2002 and have been training there since then. I gained my Blackbelt (1st Dan) in March 2006 and started teaching shortly after. Kickboxing is great for keeping fit, there is always something to work towards which keeps me motivated and there are many different classes at the dojo to keep things interesting. Nottingham School of Blackbelts has a real 'club' feel about it and i have made some good friends along the way. Next challenge for me is my 2nd Dan!!