Instructors

All our instructors are professionals who have been developed to offer the highest quality instruction. Every member of our instructor team is approachable, caring, and possesses a true love for teaching martial arts. They all hold the highest and only internationally recognised black belt certification for W.T.F Taekwondo awarded by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters). They are all First Aid Trained and Professionally Insured. They have been carefully selected and their skills have been honed through our Instructorship programme to guarantee the training experience that will leave you inspired. After taking just a few lessons, you will see why Hwarang Academy is Central London’s choice for martial arts.

Our Team of Instructors cover all areas of London. If you are interested to find out more about an instructor or classes near you, just Contact Us

Master Daniel Kobbina – President

Daniel is a charismatic international Taekwondo Master, certified by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Federation Headquarters - Korea) as a 5th Degree Black Belt. He is also a Specialist Personal Trainer and Fight Director for Film. He has studied Taekwondo / Martial Arts from a very young age.

In January 2001 he founded Hwarang Academy. Previously, he was the founder instructor of WTF Taekwondo at Oxford Brookes University in 1994 where he graduated in Electronics Engineering. He continues to work with positive minded individuals and organizations for the development and promotion of Taekwondo / martial arts in the UK and Globally.

Teaching Credentials

  • World Gold Medalist - 1998
  • 5th Degree Master Instructor (Certified by the Kukkiwon - Korea)
  • Over 25 years training experience in Taekwondo and Martial Arts
  • Criminal Records Bureau, Enhanced Disclosure – Cleared
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (Emergency First Aid; Infants -> Adults)
  • Full First Aid at Work Certificate (Recognised by the U.K. Health and Safety Executive)
  • Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance

Master Daniel Kobbina has developed training programmes and instructed on self defence for various high profile individuals and institutions. He devised and conducts the Instructorship Training Program at Hwarang Academy. This coaching program teaches instructors how to deliver effectively and safely all aspects of physical training in Taekwondo / Martial Arts. This ranges from the traditional aspects through to the sports and also the mental and spiritual side of student development. It also covers Korean Terminology, Taekwondo Etiquette, History and Philosophy, Dojang (School) management, Leadership and Personal Development Skills, Client Management and Quality Assurance.

Master Daniel’s seminars and private instruction are on; Self Defence, Taekwondo, Thai/kickboxing, Core and Flexibility, Speed and Strength Training for Martial Arts, Weight Management and Cardio-vascular Fitness, Mental Preparation for Events or Competition.

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Profile of Achievements include:

  • 2009 Appointed Regular Member (World Taekwondo Leaders Forum - Seoul)
  • 2007 Kukkiwon Diploma recipient
  • 2007 Team Coach - Scotland World Taekwondo Hanmadang, organized by Kukkiwon (Suwon City Stadium Korea)
  • 2006 Various Appearances on 5 TV (Taekwondo Demonstrations and Talks)
  • 2005 Fight Camp Instructor - B.S.T.F (British Student Taekwondo Federation)
  • 2005 Korean Independence Day Demonstration Team
  • 2004 Regular contributor on W.T.F Taekwondo for TKD & KMA Magazine
  • 2004 Appointed B.T.A Great Britain National Coach
  • 2001 Founder instructor - Hwarang Academy
  • 1998 World Invitational Championships (Washington D.C - U.S.A)
    • Gold - Sparring
    • Silver - Technical Forms
  • 1997 1st Pan American Taekwondo Union Championships (P.A.T.U)
    • Silver - Sparring
  • 1995 British Olympic Taekwondo, 2nd Poomse Championships (B.T.C.B)
    • Silver - Technical Forms
  • 1994 Founder Instructor - Oxford Brookes University Taekwondo (W.T.F)
  • 1994 Taekwondo Association of Gt. Britain, British Championships
    • Gold - Sparring
  • 1991 Taekwondo Association of Gt. Britain, World Championships
    • Quarter Finalist - Sparring
  • 1991 Taekwondo Association of Gt. Britain, English Open Championships
    • Gold - Sparring
  • 1991 Taekwondo Association of Gt. Britain, Welsh Open Championships
    • Gold - Sparring
  • 1989 Gt. Britain v Korea, home invitational

 

Lockhart Ogilvie

Lockhart started martial arts training in Shotokan Karate when he was six and attained 1st Degree Black Belt under the renowned late Sensei Enoeda aged 11 years old. He won numerous competitions in both Sparring and Technical Forms. He then progressed to Western Boxing and more recently, Taekwondo in 2001. Lockhart enjoys all aspects of the Hwarang Academy training syllabus particularly practicing with weapons such as the staff and sword. He also enjoys archery as a hobby. Lockhart has honed his teaching skills to perfection and graduated from the Hwarang Academy Instructorship Programme in 2005. He is a no-nonsense type of instructor with a reputation for his gruelling and disciplined workouts. 

 

Teaching Credentials
Team Hwarang v UEL Team Competition, Gold Medallist (Sparring) - 2009
UKTDC National Championships, Silver Medallist (Sparring) - 2009
UKTDC National Championships, Silver Medallist (Poomse) - 2009
Welsh National Open Silver Medallist (Sparring) - 2008
Nationwide Invitational Gold Medallist (Sparring) - 2008
2nd Degree Black Belt (Certified by Kukkiwon)
CRB – cleared
First Aid Trained
Professionally Insured

 

Adela Solomon

Adela started training in September 2003 and attained 1st Dan in December 2007. She is an adept competitor and is particularly fond of this side of Taekwondo. She has participated in numerous high level competitions and makes a habit of winning. Her most prominent tournament achievements are detailed below. In her spare time she is a corporate solicitor working for a City law firm.

 

  


Teaching Credentials
London International Gold Medallist - 2008
British International Silver Medallist - 2008 
Welsh National Open Gold Medallist - 2008
2nd Degree Black Belt (Certified by Kukkiwon)
Professionally Insured

 

Michaela Pinkavova

Michaela started practising Karate at the age of 10 and won numerous tournaments in her home country - Czech Republic where she also trained and competed successfully in Gymnastics and Athletics. She started training in Taekwondo whilst living in New York, USA in 2006. After an intense programme of daily training she attained 1st Dan in 2008.

Michaela is a well rounded and competent martial artist, skilful Taekwondo player with a fresh and dynamic approach to teaching. Her enthusiasm and commitment to Taekwondo is rare. As such she has continued to progress at Hwarang Academy and recently graduated from the Instructorship Training programme in December 2009 and attained 2nd Degree Blackbelt.

In her free time she enjoys wildlife and nature photography.

Teaching credentials
Team Hwarang v UEL Team Competition, Gold Medallist - 2009
UKTDC National Championships, Gold Medallist (Sparring) - 2008
London International Bronze Medallist - 2008
New York State Championships, Silver - 2007
The Gold Cup, Gold Medallist - 2007
New York State Open Gold Medallist - 2006
New York State Championships, Silver Medallist - 2006
The Honk Ik Cup, Gold Medallist - 2006
5 times Czech Republic Karate Champion (Sparring & Technical Forms)
 

  
 



   
                   


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