A Dream 30 Years In The Making Finally Realised Master Kris French, 5th degree black belt, Kris to friends, and family, Daddy to his sons and ‘Sir’ to his students has finally realised his dream of opening a Kuk Sool Won Dojahng here in Thetford at the Charles Burrell Centre.
Once such student, Alex, is 17 and has been studying the martial art for 3 years ever since seeing one of their teachers in an end of term showcase, “throwing another teacher about” as they put it, and thought I want to try that! Alex went for a trial lesson and never left. Alex says it has given them a quiet confidence they never realised they had and that they feel supported and at home in the dojahng. Kris would like to thank his wife Jenny, a black belt herself, and numerous other family members, friends and students for all their support and help in getting the space ready to open at CBC. He says he could not have done it without them but that typifies what Kuk Sool Won is all about. Get in touch with Kris to find out more about how this traditional martial art could benefit you through improved fitness, stamina, core strength, meditation, mindfulness and more. He will warmly welcome you to the dojahng and the Kuk Sool Won Family.
Kuk Sool Won Master Kris French in the new Dojahng at the Charles Burrell Centre
At the age of 9 Kris had his first taste of Kuk Sool Won, a Korean traditional Martial Art. He had previously been involved with football and bmx biking and whilst he enjoyed those activities he didn’t feel the instant affinity that he felt with Kuk Sool Won. He told himself aged 9 he would be an instructor. His instructor at the time also realised Kris was a natural. Policing was Kris’ main job for 17 years (instructing Kuk Sool Won and Self Defence during evenings and weekends) and he did many of those years in specialist investigations where he realised he wanted to help people (primarily children) in a very different way by engendering a sense of self belief, esteem, confidence and the ability to defend themselves effectively. The vulnerability of young people really touched Kris. Kuk Sool Won Thetford is a Sport England Safeguarding accredited school because of his background. When asked “Who is a Kuk Sool Won Student?” Kris said “Anyone aged 4 upwards, we have a 70 year old student presently. Most are wanting to learn something new and embrace what becomes a lifestyle in a way. There’s no ego anywhere in the school, a spirit of cooperation, gratitude and mutual respect prevails. It’s amazing to watch students gaining confidence and then helping newer students to improve. Above all of course we have fun.”
For more information about Thetford Kuk Sool Won, contact Kris on 07984 494146 or to book a free trial lesson visit: www.thetfordmartialarts.com
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