Paul, a recent inductee to the Martial Arts Hall of Fame, is a highly respected martial artist who operates Darlington Boxing and Martial arts Academy, has impressive credentials! Below is an extract from the DBMA website:-

"Paul started training in Darlington at the age of 15 years old. After having 32 fights and being unbeaten this then gave him the chance to represent England for the national team, at the time coached by Tony Moore, based in Manchester. He also spent time training and fighting in Thailand, trained by Lunamit who trains out of Carryboy gym. He also trained with Apeda who is the top coach for Fairtex. He has fought in many coutries around the world including France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, The Philippines, America, Australia and Hong Kong.

His first fight in Thailand was in 1982 and after 82 fights he had 3 British Titles and 1 European Title. He then fought in Rajadam and Lumpinee Stadiums in Bangkok, competing against their Thai champions at various weights and after 209 fights he had only lost 9. He achieved 23 Belts at 4 different weights in British, European and World Title fights and was European kick Boxing champion. Paul gives the most credit to his previous trainers: Tony Moore, the Thai trainers and his experience from fighting all over the world.

After spending 8 years training classes at various venues including The Classic Gym Darlington, David Lloyds Teesside, Kings Middlesborough and Yarm Fitness World, Paul said "My dream was to open my own Thai Boxing Gym". After he had fulfilled that dream he then went on to put on shows in the town, which he has done for over 15 years. These have enabled the local kids and lads to fight in front of their home crowd.

He has also held the first ever Pro Boxing/Thai Boxing show to be sanctioned by the WMC in Thailand. Some of the shows have been televised on Channel 5 and Sky Sports. The last show was in the Dolphin Centre and the one before that being in Watford, London and was The Contender Asia UK Eliminators.

Paul has been England coach several times, taking teams to compete at The Kings Cup, in Bangkok, Thailand. Michael Dicks has had the honour of being the only English fighter to be asked to fight in front of The King of Thailand on his Birthday.

Paul also decided to go Pro-Boxing for about 3 years and had 18 fights -14 wins, 2 Draws and 2 Losses. This enabled him to join the Amateur Boxing Association, as an ABA coach, and has had good success; having fighters in the ABA finals.
DBMA is currently the only club in Darlington to have ever held a Pro-Boxing Trainers Licence and Paul currently has 5 Pro Boxers fighting for him, having trained lads up to the British Lonsdale standard and Prize-fighter Competition. He currently has some very good new up and coming boxers that are making their way up the ranks.

He has also trained professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters such as Abdul Mohammed (former British Cage rage Champion) and Hassan Murdi, for their stand up, who have both had good success fighting competitors from across the globe.

This makes DBMA the best fight club in Europe being the only one that has all 3 types of fighters:
Thai boxing
Boxing (Professional Boxing and Amateur ABA Boxing)
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)

Paul travels to many shows during the week nights and weekends enabling the fighters to compete as much as possible. He has also competed in various fitness events; helping raise money for charity. Some of these events include: The Great North Run (coming in the first 500) , Fittest Man in Britain, Fittest Team in Britain and Britain's Tough Guy Team Event (winning 3 times on the trot).
Paul is a qualified:

• Self Defence Instructor
• Fitness Instructor
• Thai Boxing Instructor
• Amateur Boxing Coach
• Professional Boxing Coach
• Registered WMC (World Muay Thai Council) Official

 
Paul is also President of the UKMF (UK MuayThai Federation - the biggest Thai Boxing Federation England has ever had)."

Assisting Paul with the Masterclass will be Michael Dicks.

Michael is a world champion Muay Thai fighter who trains regularly with Krav Maga Instructor Neil Walton in Darlington. Neil is well known to IKMS members having conducted many training events and classes with us in the past, and his own striking and fighting skills are first class.

The Master Class with focus on effective striking, enabling participants to improve power, speed, and accuracy in their striking - attributes that will significantly improve your Krav Maga repertoire!

Michael Dicks - World Champion

Michael Dicks' Profile:-

• International Professional Thai Boxing Champion
• British Amateur Champion
• WMC European Champion
• WMC MAD World Champion
• Ranked No.1 in Europe
• Silver medalist in first ever Sportaccord World Combat Games held in Bejing 2010

The IKMS instructors have trained with Paul, Michael, and Neil many times in the past and cannot recommend this Master Class enough! Not to be missed!

Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Open to members and non-members

Striking Master Class with Paul Hamilton & Michael Dicks

Sunday 29th January 12pm - 3pm

Gracie Barra Glasgow, 40 Broomielaw, Glasgow

Price: £30