Diana Deal — 28yrs
Position within Holistic M.A.S.
Children's Class Co-ordinator and school administrator
Personal Background
Born in Bonn, Germany, grew up in Melbourne, Australia and then Manchester, UK. Moved to London in 1997 to study illustration and events. Since graduating I have been working at the Victoria and Albert Museum, delivering art and design conferences, running events and leading art workshops for families and young people.
Martial Arts Background
I began Kickboxing at Holistic Fitness and have since attained Brown Belt level. I immediately found kickboxing a very addictive sport. Kickboxing always offers something new to learn in every class and I say this in reference to the people I sparr with as well as the instructors!! I eventually became the childrens class instructor, which also covers essential social and life skills as well as kickboxing and self defense techniques. I prepare class topics and lesson plans for all these classes, whilst continuing to train and develop my own kickboxing skills for my next belt, competitions and weapons training.
Favourite technique
Front footed roundhouse kick
Grades held
1st Dan Black Belt Kickboxing (GBMAA)
Assistant instructor and Assistant Referee
Hobbies
Illustration, travelling, mountaineering and reading. I have signed up to do an open university degree in Psychology. I enrol in January 2007!
Why Holistic?
I had been asking friends, friends of friends etc, for a few years where a good kickboxing school was that I could join. I was glad I found Holistic Fitness. The instructors come from various backgrounds, including Kung Fu & Karate which keeps the kickboxing interesting. But most importantly there is a very friendly atmosphere!
