Name : Mr. Hay Harris 
Position : Chief Instructor
Grade: 5 th Dan (ITF) , 1 st Dan (WTF)
Dojang : Lutterworth Sports Centre
Dojang : Rugby Virgin Active Health and Fitness Club
Dojang : Braunstone Leisure Centre, Leicester Univ.
Contact : Geehay@aol.com
 
When I started Taekwon-do :
I started Tae Kwon-Do in 1975, Phnom Penh , Cambodia when I was 13 years old. I was so impressed with the Tae Kwon-Do demonstration at the Phnom Penh ‘s university. At that time TKD was one the most popular martial art to do in Cambodia. I continued my training in Bangkok and Leicester, and received my 1 st Dan in 1978, I never look back since. I have also studied judo , before I started TKD training.
 
Experience :
I have been training and teaching for 31 years now. During my time in the RAF , I have taught in Germany , Holland , Saudi Arabia and the UK.
 
What I find fulfilling about Tae Kwon-Do :
Doing Tae Kwon-Do is fun way to exercise and keep fit and makes me feel young.
Meeting other people and make new friends in the club. 
  
Why I enjoy instructing :
I like to pass on my knowledge and experience to my students , and hope they will do the same . Tae Kwon-Do is my way of life , I enjoy see my students achieving a goal , that they set , from their first training day to black belt. 
  

Name : Dee Harris
Position : Assistant Instructor
Grade: 2nd Dan Black Belt
Club : Harris TKD @ Virgin Active Rugby

Instructor: Master Hay Harris 5 th Dan
  
When and Why I Learn Tae Kwon-Do :
I began training in TKD in Bangkok, Thailand, then I came to England in 1976. I joined the UKTA under Master Ron Sergiew now (TAGB) 7 th Dan. In 1985 I went Leeds University and was the chairperson of TKD CLUB. I was assisting Master Kim Stones ( 7 th Dan ) who now runs a successful TKD Academy at his own Doncaster and Leeds.I have also trained under Master Kenny Walton (TAGB) 7 th Dan. I felt very honoured to have studied under 4 great masters and learned different aspect of TKD from them. Presently , I am training with Master Hay Harris 5 th Dan , who have taught me many aspects of TKD and am really enjoying it. I am now running my own class at Ratby and assisting at Braunstone Leisure Centre Club.
  
Favourite Technique :

Jumping Reverse Turning kick
   
Competition Experience :
I have won many Inter-club competition during my time at Leeds and I also competed in English and world championship with the TAGB.
  
My future in Tae Kwon-Do :
I am working towards my 3 rd Dan and hoping that I will carrying on passing my knowledge to my students in Ratby And Braunstone, and carryin on training with the Harris Academy and also to see my pown student winning competitions and gain their black belt. 
  
    

Name : Helen Lee
Position : Assistant Instructor
Grade: 1st Dan Black Belt
Clubs: 

Harris TKD @ Virgin Active Rugby
Harris TKD @ Ratby Village Hall
Harris TKD @ Braunstone Leisure Centre
Harris TKD @ Leicester University
Instructor: Master Hay Harris 5 th Dan
 
When and Why I Learn Tae Kwon-Do :
I began studying Taekwon-do under the tutelage of Master Harris in October of 2002. I had wanted to learn for a long time but had not been able to commit enough time to give the art. I became hooked after the first lesson and have never looked back. I chose Taekwon-do as I wanted an activity which would teach me discipline, raise my fitness levels and also to motivate and challenge me. Taekwon-do has given me confidence and endearvouring to follow the tenets in all areas of my life has helped me develop as a person.

Favourite Technique :

Reverse Turning Kick (Wheel kick)
  
Competition Experience :
I have competed in several inter-club competitions, winning several gold and silver medals. I also competed in Taekwon-do Explosion 2005 achieving 3 rd place in the Women ‘Category.
  
My future in Tae Kwon-Do :
I hope to attain my 2 nd Dan before the end of 2007 . I also plan to continue my instructor training with Master Harris and hope to achieve instructor status and have my own class with the Harris Academy. I am returning to the USA in the late 2007 and hope to start a class in my local area. It would be wonderful to one day to see one of my own students achieve their black belt. 
  
    

Name : Claire Scott
Position : Assistant Instructor
Grade: 1 st Dan Black Belt
Years of training: 4 years
Clubs: 

Harris TKD @ Virgin Active Rugby
Harris TKD @ Ratby Village Hall
Harris TKD @ Braunstone Leisure Centre
Harris TKD @ Lutterworth Sports Centre
Harris TKD @ Leicester University
Instructor: Master Hay Harris 5th Dan
 
When and Why I Learn Tae Kwon-Do:
I began studying Taekwon-do in 2002 under the instruction of Master Harris. I originally studied Wado-Ryu karate as a teenager achieving black belt status at the age of eighteen ; unfortunately health problems forced me to cease training shortly after. Fortunately , after the birth of my first child I was able to begin retraining and as I had seen Master Harris training students at Virgin Active Rugby , I felt it was an ideal opportunity. I felt that the teachings of Master Harris were based on very traditional methods and I have regained my desire to succeed, confidence, motivation and self-discipline. My first child is now four years of age and she too is soon to learn Taekwon-do under of Master Harris. 

Favourite Technique:

Spinning crescent kick
  
Competition Experience:
I have competed in several inter-club competitions, winning one team gold one two individual gold medals.
  
My future in Tae Kwon-Do:
My next goals are to achieve full instructor status and achieve my 2 nd Dan within the next two years. I feel that under the guidance of Master Harris I can go to have my own classes with the Harris Academy and give to others what Master Harris has given to me.