Team | Best Leg Taekwondo Academy

Our Team

Our team is made up of a dedicated coaching crew with a combined experience of over 45 years. All our coaches are ECRB checked. Among our crew are some of our dedicated parents who are tasked with looking after some aspect of club management such as Health & safety officer, administration, welfare officer etc.

Master Martins Obiorah

Founder/Senior instructor

An accomplished athlete during his career, Martins is a three times GB National Champion, and British University Champion Gold medallist at the 2005 Austrian Open, Belgian Open championship (European A–Class events). Highlights of his career was finishing at the quarter finals of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games & 2005 World Championships. Martins is currently a 6th degree black belt in Taekwondo. He holds a Master degree in sports science, and is the founder/senior instructor at the Academy.

Qualifications

6th Degree Black Belt
3rd Class International Master Instructor
3rd Class Kukkiwon Poom/Dan examiner
Master Degree Holder in Science of Sports Coaching – London South Bank University

Saajvir SINGH - 4th Dan

Instructor

Saajvir Started his Taekwondo career in 2011 and excelled in the martial arts achieving his 1st degree blackbelt in 2016. Saajvir is a committed member of the Academy. Saajvir has competed in several tournaments and now holds a 4th degree black belt, certified by the World Taekwondo and British Taekwondo. Saajvir holds a level 3 first Aid certificate and works with our “Lil Ninja” and General classes. Saajvir also offers private 1-1 sessions. Saajvir is a BT certified Kyorugi & Poomsae Judge. Please contact the club secretary (admin@bestleg.com) if you need more information on the private lessons.

Aram Kunelaki - Sanchez

instructor

Aram started her training in Taekwondo aged 5 years old, and was one of the first students at Jags Taekwondo class, when the venue opened in 2008. Since then she has excelled in the martials arts and competed at several tournaments where she has won medals. Aram is now a World Taekwondo certified 3rd degree black belt and also holds a level 3 first aid certificate. Aram is a BT class 3 Kyorugi Judge.
Aram is an inspiration to our younger members to what they can achieve. Aram has just been accepted into University, and plans to stay in London to continue to help our members progress in the martial arts.

Lukvinder (Luki) SINGH

Instructor

Luki joined the club in 2011, as a parent who simply brought her children to train. Luki has since increased her participation in the club by becoming the club secretary. Her role includes jobs such as new member enquiries, registrations, and managing all administrative roles within the club.
In 2023, Luki took the bold step to start practicing Taekwondo herself, and currently holds the rank of Green Belt. Luki is a Poomsae enthusiast, and have competed in several Poomsae tournaments around the UK, with her most recent achievement of winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Ali’s Dojang Poomsae Championships.
Luki has further improved herself by attending seminars and now is a BT class 2 Referee, with experience of refereeing at sparring competitions all over the UK.

Maya Singh - 3rd Dan

Instructor

Maya began her Taekwondo journey in 2011, and currently holds the rank of 3rd Dan. Maya is a certified BT class 3 Kyorugi Judge, with experience of judging at sparring competitions. Maya is an active Poomsae athlete, winning medals at various Poomsae tournaments. Maya is also a BT registered Instructor, and caters for our younger members.

Freddie Overman - 2nd dan

instructor

Freddie is a 2nd Degree Blackbelt. Freddie is a BT class 3 Kyorugi judge with experiences of officiating at various tournaments in the UK. Freddie still competes in sparring and continues to improve his skills in this area of Taekwondo. Freddie caters for your younger members and is an inspiration to the upcoming sparring athletes.

Sam Overman - 2nd dan

Instructor

Sam is a 2nd Degree Blackbelt. Sam caters for your younger members and is an inspiration to the upcoming sparring athletes.

Chanelle Green - 2nd dan

Instructor

Chanelle started her Taekwondo Career in 2012, and has since progressed by achieving her black belt in 2022. in March 2024 Chanelle achieved 2nd Dan black belt. Chanelle is a certified BT class 3 Kyourugi Judge, with experiences of judging at several BT Sparring competitions. chanelle is an assistant instructor in the club.

Muge Collier

instructor

Muge joined the club in 2022, first as a parent, then sooner started training herself. Muge currently holds the Green Belt, and very active in class. Muge recently took the role of the club welfare officer. Muge enjoys Poomsae and has plans to compete at the 3rd Best Leg International Open Poomsae 2024.
For all information in regards welfare or if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact Muge directly via email bestlegtaekwondowelfare@hotmail.com

MESSAGE FROM MUGE

“Hello all,

British Taekwondo has decided that all their member clubs who work with under 18s should have a Club Welfare Officer (CWO) from 1st June 2024. I have been offered the position which I gladly accepted. I have completed the first part of the CWO training and am looking forward to tackling the second part asap. By way of a short introduction, my name is Muge (pronounced Mewgeh) Collier, I am both a parent and a student of our club. I have been a civil servant for the best part of 25 years and my last job was with a UK Law Enforcement Agency; so I am familiar with Safeguarding and Child Protection concepts. Having said that, this is my first time being a Welfare Officer, so it will be a learning curve for me. In the coming months, I shall endeavour to put in place/update the necessary procedures and documents specific to our club but in the meantime, I think it is a good idea to familiarise ourselves with the British Taekwondo’s newly updated “safeguarding children” policy. This is important because it is everyone’s responsibility; club employees, volunteers, parents, and fellow students, to keep the children and young adults of our Club safe and well and I will be the first port of call for any concerns, anyone might wish to raise. The attached flyer contains all my contact details. Best Wishes, Muge”