At Widnes Martial Arts, we hold ourselves to a higher standard—one built on excellence, leadership, and legacy.
Our Kuk Sool Won instructors don’t just teach; they lead by example, drawing from cutting-edge science in movement and performance to unlock the full potential of every student. Trained in a system that values quality over quantity, our instructors are not only highly skilled but also active competitors on the tournament circuit, proudly representing the success and spirit of our school at every level.
As you’ll see in the instructor bios below, each one carries forward our mission to build champions both on and off the mats.

Rank : 5th Degree Master
Title : Pyung Kwahn Jahng Nym
Started Kuk Sool Won : 2003

Master Karl trained in multiple Martial arts styles prior to Kuk Sool but on finding how comprehensive and extensive Kuk Sool is, decided to go all in back in 2003 when he joined with a friend.
Master Karl founded the Widnes school in 2009 and now teaches here 7 days a week but is also a keen Mountain biker, enjoys travelling and has a husky called Bruce. He enjoys spending time with his wife Pu Sa Bum Nim Sarah riding their motorcycles, cooking, or doing any outdoor activity.
Black Belt Grand Champion Honours:
4th Dahn Competitions:
2019 European Champion
3rd Dahn Competitions:
2015 Scottish Champion
2015 European Champion
2016 UK Champion
2017 Spanish Champion
2017 Scottish Champion
2017 European Champion
2018 Scottish Champion
2018 European Champion
2018 World Champion
2018 UK Champion
2nd Dahn Competitions:
2014 European Champion
2014 UK Champion

Rank : 3rd Degree Black Belt
Title : Pu Sa Bum Nim
Started Kuk Sool Won : 2007
Pu Sa Bum Nim Jake moved to us from another Kuk Sool Won school in 2014 and became a full time instructor here in 2015. He teaches here 4 days a week whilst working as HGV driver for the other days. Pu Sa Bum Nim is a big music fan and has a wide taste ranging from the 1950s right through to modern day.
Black Belt Grand Champion Honours:
3rd Dahn Competitions:
2nd Dahn Competitions:
2018 World Champion
2018 UK Champion
1st Dahn Competitions:
2017 Spanish Champion
2017 Scottish Champion
2017 European Champion