Description
The first full time martial arts academy in the Ossett area was opened in April 1998 by academy owner Brian Crookes. The academy now has around 250 active members of all ages from 4 years to 54 years. Having three full time staff fully qualified and first aid trained, in addition to several part time instructors senior and junior. All classes are split to age and ability, so everybody can get the maximum training they require. The academy has graduated over 50 people to black belt degree in the last eighteen months, three being just nine years old. All staff go on regular training courses all over the world to keep up with all the latest training in martial arts. Locations that they attended in 2003 included America, the Bahamas, Gibraltar and Thailand.
It is our aim at OMAA to take martial arts to the next level improving fitness, confidence, self defense and concentration for our younger members in a very friendly and fun environment. Brian has over 24 years experience in martial arts and he’s still having fun!
About the Team
Brian Crookes has over 28 years experience in martial arts. This includes Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun and Eskrima.
Tony Crookes has over 12 years experience in Tae Kwon Do and is attending regular training courses with the united professionals to keep up with all the latest training methods. See his video in DivX 6.6 format here.
Jan Crookes – reception and customer service, a vital part of the team so the instructors can do what they are good at, teaching martial arts!
Ian Poole - I enjoy every aspect of martial arts, particularly learning to instruct others through Master Crookes and Tony. I have many favourite techniques but my most preferred manouvere is the Jumping Reverse (360 hook) Turning kick.
Abdul Karolia - I have been training under Master Brian Crookes since I was 15, so I am well known at Ossett Martial Arts. I train very regularly and I am renowned for my leg techniques. I have recently started instructing, which I thoroughly enjoy and hope to make it full time vocation in the near future.
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