Stuart Agars
5th Dan Wei Chinese Wu Shu Association, 5th Degree Black Sash, Guardian - Lau Gar Kung Fu, IKFF Kettlebell Trainer
Gym Owner

Harrogate Club Instructor for 14 years, Over 24 years experience in Martial Arts with 20 years in Lau Gar Kung Fu. Stu has a broad interest in all types of martial arts and coupled with numerous visits to China has developed a greater understanding enabling him to teach to a high level in many areas.

Nathan Beer
4th Degree Black Sash, Lau Gar Kung Fu

Nathan has been training under Sifu Agars for 13 years. He is the main instructor for the Senior Grade Kung Fu lesson and is currently working on an open hand set and the Tiger Fork. Nathan is a regular performer in the National Demonstration Squad. Nathan also looks after the Lau Gar Association website: www.laugar-kungfu.com

Carl Syres
3rd Degree Black Sash, Lau Gar Kung Fu

Carl has been training in Lau Gar for nearly 10 years and teaches the children's Warrior Dragon classes as well as assisting in the Senior Kung Fu classes. Carl also manages the nccma and Harrogate Kung Fu websites as well as the Lau Gar Association wesbite: www.laugar-kungfu.com

Pierre Mahon
12th Khan in Thai boxing, Black Belt Kickboxing

Pierre is a fully qualified and insured instructor through the English Muay Thai Federation. He has over 20 years coaching experience, and has spent 14 of those years earning not only a black belt in Kickboxing but also a 12th Khan in Thai boxing. Pierre has spent 3 years as an England team member and became British and English Amateur Champion. On retiring he was ranked World Amateur No. 3 and has twice competed in the quarter finals of the World Championships. With a list of credentials like that it’s little wonder that Pierre is forging a way forward in the sport of Thai Boxing with his own aggressive style – Kao Loi (flying knee).

Kru Paul Pranczke
12th Khan, English Champion, Northern Area Title Holder

Paul is qualified by EMF at the level of 12th Khan (Teacher). He is a veteran of over 30 fights and is now passing on his knowledge to Kao Loi members. Paul also teaches private clients, for more information visit www.kaoloi.co.uk for details.

Kru Chanelle Borgen
12th Khan, English Champion, 2 x World Silver Medallist

Chanelle is qualified, insured and CRB checked through EMF to teach Muay Thai. She teaches weekly classes for both children and ladies Fit2Kick classes at the NCCMA gym. Chanelle also has several private clients, for more information visit: www.kaoloi.co.uk

James Chestnutt
3rd Degree Black Sash, Lau Gar Kung Fu
Accredited Tai Chi

James has been training in Lau Gar for nearly 10 years, and has been a BKFA Accredited Tai Chi instructor since 2004. James is an assistant coach in the Thursday night classes and takes occasional Chen and Yang Tai Chi classes.

Mike Rowntree
1st Degree Black Sash, Lau Gar Kung Fu

Mike has been training in Lau Gar for nearly 10 years. He is an assistant teacher in the Warrior dragons childrens class on a Monday.

Jose Williamson
3rd Degree Black Sash, Lau Gar Kung Fu

Jose (Jo) Has been training Lau Gar for around 9 years. He is currently working towards his 4th Degree and finds time to assist teaching in the Thursday night
Lau Gar class and occasionally helping in the kids classes where possible.

Jon Gill
Black Belt Lau Gar Kickboxing, Jujitsu and Grappling Trainer

Jon is an enthusiastic martial artist and has been training various styles and skills. He is Black Belt in Lau Gar Kickboxing and teaches Kickboxing (Tuesday nights) and runs the Fight Club (Sunday afternoons) at the gym. Jon is currently with the Lau Gar National Squad.

Kru Chris Guyll
Chris trained to a very high level in Kickboxing before starting his Thai Boxing training. He has competed in the World Amateur Championships and has also had a number of professional fights. He is qualified to 12th Khan Trainer level (Kru) and trains regularly with our advanced students. He is also trained in self protection techniques used in doorwork, street, and bodyguarding situations.

Kru Paul Foster
Paul has trained for 10 years and is qualified to 11th Khan Assistant Trainer level. He teaches at our children's class, and works with beginners in our adult classes.

Kru Phil Mansfield
Phil has been training with Kao Loi since the early days at Crimple Valley. He has competed successfully a number of times and has graded to 12th Khan Trainer level (Kru). Phil trains regularly with our advanced students as training and sparring partner, helping them develop their skill.