The Ninja Kids Academy of Martial Arts
was formed by Lynne Tolcher-James in 1999.
Lynne is an NVQ Qualified Coach, N.V.Q
Assessor and Internal Verifier within Martial Arts
Lynne holds Black Belts in Karate and Kickboxing, Muay
Thai. A member of the British National Martial Arts Association, Combat Sports Worldwide, National Coaching Foundation,
Sports Coach UK, Coach Safe and the Vale and District Sports Council.
Lynne has had the honour of being part of the book entitled "The Young Martial Arts Enthusiast" , author Mr. David Mitchell (who is an
Ambassador of Martial Arts), and published by Dorling Kindersley.
W.A.M.A. was formed owing
to an attack on Lynne herself. attack and due . She felt that due to her experience that she would like to help
others who were unfortunate victims of violence etc., both female and male. Thus the birth of the Welsh Academy of Martial
Arts.
Most of her female students were victims of either rape sexual abuse
domestic violence and muggings. W.A.M.A. became a huge success virtually overnight. Owing to this, her female
students wished their children to become part of her organisation, teaching them self defence skills to give them a fighting
chance if ever they were bullied at school or attacked on the street.
It
is a sad time when we as individuals have to learn to defend ourselves, sometimes, even in our own homes. Lynne has
also been a victim of domestic violence and is happy that the law is now changing to help those victims who have been afraid
to speak out.
Owing to her success in the local community Lynne has unfortunately been a
victim of discrimination. Being a female coach some of the male instructors within martial arts have tried to cause
many problems for her. She has overcome this to continue with her coaching.
Lynne has
gained the respect of many martial arts organisations, and due to her dedication throughout her coaching career was nominated
for the National Millennium Martial Arts Award in October 2000 for Excellence in Coaching. She won this award with honours.
October 28th 2001 was another important day for Lynne as she was awarded The National Coaching Award
for her contribution and developement
of
martial arts in the United Kingdom.
