Craig Booth

Senior Instructor
5th Dan Black Belt
( Shihan - Master grade )

International Referee & Judge


Craig Booth began teaching as an ‘Assistant Instructor’ in 1996.

At this time Craig also competed in both the Amateur and the Professional divisions as a Lightweight ( 61 kgs ).






He was promoted to full Instructor, and gained his Certification from Master Sken in March 1997.

As well as holding the senior rank of ' 5th Dan Black Belt ', ( Level 5 Instructor ), Craig is also a highly experienced International Championship level Referee and Judge, and has officiated over 1000 contests in the ring.

Craig, now aged 41, no longer competes, but still trains regularly. Balancing his martial arts training with a solid strength and conditioning weight training program.

Promotions

1996 - Started teaching as an Apprentice Instructor under the guidance of Neil Holden.

1997 - Instructor Level 1 - Red Band certification from Master Sken Kaewpadung.

1999 - Instructor Level 2 - ( 2nd Dan ) Red + White Band.

2002 - Instructor Level 3 - ( 3rd Dan ) Red + Yellow Band.

2006 - Instructor Level 4 - ( 4th Dan ) Red + Green Band.

2011 - Instructor Level 5 - ( 5th Dan ) "Red + Silver" Band.

Notes on Instructor Grades:

'Dan' simply means 'Level'.

A 1st Dan is next promoted to 2nd Dan, after a minimum 2 Years teaching.

A 2nd Dan is next promoted to 3rd Dan, after a minimum 3 years teaching.

A 3rd Dan is next promoted to 4th Dan after a minimum 4 years teaching.

A 4th Dan is next promoted to 5th Dan after a minimum 5 years teaching.

In total it takes 15 years to get to become a Level 5 ( 5th Dan ) Instructor.

Click Here Craigs Instructor ( Red Grade ) certificate from Master Sken, 1997.

Click the link below for further information.

INSTRUCTOR GRADES

1st Degree - Onwards