I CLAIRE BERRY
Claire helps run Spirit Administration and
has been training in Taekwon-Do for over 6 years now, she has an amazing presence about her and has achieved medals at the Welsh Championships and local tournaments in both patterns and sparring.
From the first time Claire stepped foot in the Do-Jang (training Hall) she has never looked back. Claire passed to 1st Degree Black Belt with Master Nicholls in 2007.
I like the friendly atmosphere at all our Spirit Taekwon-Do clubs, I try to make sure everyone feels welcome from white belt to degree level.
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH COMPETITION NERVES?
I have never completely dealt with competition nerves. In 2004 in Wales, my nerves particularly got to me, I was almost crying before entering the ring just because of the tremendous fear. I guess I try to think of what the competition is. It is very important to recognise that it's not all about winning - it's about the learning experience that is most vital. If you don't succeed, good, because it's human nature to learn through your mistakes, and sometimes people need a wake-up call to recognise their mistakes in both competition sparring and life.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN FORCED TO USE YOUR TKD SKILLS OUTSIDE THE ACADEMIES?
Unfortunately I was attacked in my first year of Taekwon-Do training, Since then one of the main attributes I have gained from Taekwon-Do is confidence. I would not allow myself to be in the postion to be attacked again as I feel I have bettered myself tremendously.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?
I like to think that I have two goals, one my Taekwon-Do and the other, my three children. I balance raising my children with Taekwon-Do (of which I'm still learning) and training.
For this reason I enjoy teaching @ the Reading Junior Taekwon-Do Academies throughout the week.
I feel that being a mum is my best attribute for teaching and instilling the much needed confidence in today's youngsters.
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