Lynne and her son Rhydian and two of her students Hooda Abugarbieh and Katy Hill have had the honour of being part of the book entitled
Young Martial Art Enthusiast,
published by Dorling Kindersleys and author Mr. David L. Mitchell,
World Renowed Authority on Martial Arts
Former President of the
Professional Union of Martial Arts (PUMA)
Lynne has now acheived her 5th Dan Masters` Degree honoured by the Cobra Martial Arts Association Mr. Andrew Morrell, and is also an NVQ Qualified Coach, N.V.Q Assessor and Internal Verifier within Martial Arts. Mastaar Coaching Body. Welsh President of the World Karate and Kickboxing Association Light Contact Division. President of the Professional Union of Martial Arts (PUMA), President of the Welsh Academy of Martial Arts (WAMA). Member of the United Martial Arts Network and Cobra Martial Arts Association, Associated member of the Welsh Kickboxing Federation, and Director of the Kickboxing Division for the Welsh Organisation of Martial Art Athletes. Lynne holds Black Belts in Traditional Karate, Muay Thai . Freestyle Karate and Kickboxing (completed with David Mitchell), 1st Degree Black Belt for the disabled. A member of the British National Martial Arts Association, Combat Sports Worldwide,National Coaching Foundation, Sports Coach UK, Coach Safe, Cobra Martial Arts Association and the Vale and District Sports Council. Lynne has had the honour of being part of the book entitled "The Young Martial Arts Enthusiast" , author Mr. David Mitchell and published by Dorling Kindersley. David Mitchell heard of Lynne and her son Rhydian, who is known for his dedication within martial arts, and he invited them both and some of Lynnes students to take part in a book he was writing. The photoshoot was held in Convent Garden, London where Lynne and Rhydian spent 2 days filming for The Young Martial Art Enthusiast that has now been published throughout the world. Due to their part in the book Lynne and Rhydian have received hundreds of letters from children and their parents from all over the world. Lynne is semi-retired and does not take an active part in teaching anymore, but oversees the coaching within the WAMA. Lynne has now been asked to be part of the Nestle "Kids Go Free" scheme to allow children to train within a safe environment within professionally run clubs. She has had the honour of being approached by Warner Bros, to be part of their new movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" together with some of her students! WOW what a wonderful achievement for a lady who has struggled through years of abuse from associations run by male instructors within the Vale of Glamorgan! The Welsh Academy Of Martial Arts was formed owing to an attack on Lynne herself, and due to her knowledge was able to defend herself successfully. She felt that due to her experience that she would like to help others who were unfortunate victims of violence etc., both female and male. Thus the birth of the Welsh Academy of Martial Arts. Owing to her success in the local community Lynne has unfortunately been a victim of discrimination. Being a female coach some of the male instructors within martial arts have tried to cause many problems for her. She has overcome this to continue with her coaching. A message for all female instructors out there, "DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY THE MALE FRATERNITY OF MARTIAL ARTISTS, continue your coaching with PRIDE and concentrate on your coaching and the welfare of your students, and BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU ARE ACHIEVING". Lynne has gained the respect of many martial arts organisations, and due to her dedication throughout her coaching career was nominated for the National Millennium Martial Arts Award in October 2000 for Excellence in Coaching. She won this award with honours. October 28th 2001 was another important day for Lynne as she was awarded The National Coaching Award for her contribution and developement of martial arts for both the able and disabled within the United Kingdom. Lynne has now been asked to be part of the Nestle "Kids Go Free" scheme to allow children to train within a safe environment within professionally run clubs. She has had the honour of recently being approached by Warner Bros to be part of their new movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". WOW what a wonderful achievement for a lady who has struggled through years of abuse from associations run by male instructors within the Vale of Glamorgan!
