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Sensei Lynda

Sensei Lynda Thomas 2nd Dan Karate

Brief Background
Originally from Derby, I moved to Norfolk in1994. I have been married for 20 years and have two sons aged 12 and 9. I qualified as a Graphic Designer in 1980 and after 4 year in a design studio my career path changed and I used my graphic design skills to assist the teaching of sign language to deaf and hard of hearing children at the Royal School of the Deaf in Derby. This led to a role as an educational care officer. Since this time I have been primarily working in nursery, infant and junior school environments in either a teaching assistant or voluntary role.
I joined SESMA in 2003 and gained my black belt in December2007 and my 2nd Dan in June 2010. Now my son has to work hard to catch me up.

What do I enjoy most about martial arts?
Since gaining my black belt I have helped with the teaching of the Little Dragon classes at the studio and I also assist in the After School Clubs that SESMA run at local schools. Seeing how my own son has developed with the help from martial arts (my eldest is a Black Belt) I enjoy passing on the benefits of martial arts to other children and find teaching very rewarding.

Likes
My other interests include archery, painting on silk and generally experimenting with different arts and crafts. I believe that life is to be enjoyed and that you must constantly challenge yourself and have fun.

Qualifications
SESMA/BBA Teaching Certificate
First Aid
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
National Life Skills Coach
RSDA Personal Safety Instructor