Manager

Wendy Beetlestone

Wendy oversees the managerial side of the Club. She has a background in nursing and social care, working primarily with children with behaviour problems. She is also a qualified Holistic therapist, where she puts the fully equipped treatment room to excellent use, along with other qualified therapist’s to the benefit of the students. Wendy will be the first face you will see when visiting or contacting the club, she is always there to help with any problems. Wendy obtained her 2nd Dan on the 7th march 2010.

Ivan Beetlestone 5th dan (Chief Instructor)

Ivan has been involved in martial arts for over 30 years, starting in his teenage years with judo and boxing training he progressed to karate where he became very well known with his skills in wado-ryu traditional style karate, and trained for many years winning many trophies but most of all respect from fellow students.

Ivan has always been a moderate man never condemning other martial artists, his Japanese trainer taught him the importance of respect which is a very important part of Ace teaching policies, Ivan combines this with confidence training, his martial arts skills now include kickboxing, sport karate and weapons training. Ivan started his first martial arts club 25 years ago at a local social club where he trained students for little if any fee, realising that not everyone could afford to pay to learn these skills, this again is something Ivan is still passionate about which is why Ace martial arts offers true value for money, it is one of the best equipped martial arts centres at really affordable prices.

Ivan treats everyone as an individual and although Ace has a very large membership we feel sure every one of our students knows that they will all be known to Ivan as a person not just a student. He has years of experience to pass on to his students now that his competing days have come to an end, although if he thought he could get away with it with his wife I’m sure he would still compete.

Luke Beetlestone 3rd dan

Luke started training in martial arts at an early age and began Kickboxing as a cadet, winning the WUMA British championship by the time he was 14; he trained hard through his teens, receiving a senior black belt at the age of 16. Luke is a perfectionist and although he could have taken his black belt after 3 years he wanted to excel and he did. Since then Luke has competed Nationwide in Kickboxing and full contact Muay Thai. He achieved his 2nd dan black belt at 18. Luke Achieved his 3rd dan in March 2010.

Holding a BA (hons) International Business degree. Luke has gained a place at Sandhurst Military Academy where he is training to be an Officer in the Army. Luke spends every available opportunity when he in on leave at ACE, and holds specialist training classes. He is a big favourite at the club with his witty personality; people can’t help warming to him. His teaching skills, experienced technique and approachable personality cater for the needs of students of all ages and abilities.

Marc Beetlestone 2nd dan

Marc became an instructor after achieving his black belt 1st dan in December 2004, he is a very firm and disciplined instructor teaching mainly older kids and adults. Marc has many strings to his bow he is seen as a powerful figure in the club.

In March 2004 he climbed to base camp Everest with his cousin Nick Darrall (also a student at Ace), raising almost £10,000 for Marie Curie Cancer relief. Marc has a big heart although he looks a little intimidating. Marc dedicates his time to Ace between many other sports, golf being one of them.

Hannah Frankland 1st Dan

Hannah was one of ace’s first students when she started over 5 years ago in halls and schools, she is loved and looked up to by the younger students, she works full time with children and is enthusiastic in her training in childcare.

Ian Webb 2nd Dan

Ian joined us along with his son, who at the age of 8 gained his black belt here at Ace. Once achieving his 1st dan, Webby as he is more commonly known as, began training for full contact competition, winning his first major bout by TKO. Although a hard instructor, he is very fair with the advanced kids at the club, with many students taking to his no nonsense style and approach to training. A friendly character who has become truly passionate about the sport. Ian obtained his 2nd Dan on 7th March 2010

Simon Michael 2nd Dan

Simon joined ace over five years ago, and has aspired in all his training though to his instructor training, Simon is a firm favourite with our Lil Dragons and younger members and is noted for his patience in this area of training. He is the gentle giant of the club. Simon obtained his 2nd Dan on 7th March 2010.

Faiye Cannon 1st Dan

Faiye has been training for many years, she has wonderful communication skills whilst working with the younger students and she is also very popular with our male students.

Faiye works as a qualified dental nurse with a local practice which is quite handy for gum shields etc, Faiye has a knack of combining training as a serious but fun session. She is very talented and dedicated to the club. Faiye is in her first year studying for a degree in Child Psychology and has two small children, as well as the patience of a saint.

Aimee Beetlestone (Trainee Instructor)

Aimee has been training for many years, having a twelve year old son of her own; Aimee understands the importance of children learning martial arts. Not only does Aimee have a full time job as a financial advisor at a local bank she is a qualified masseuse and still finds time to teach martial arts, Aimee is a very tolerant and patient teacher realising that not all children have the same abilities.

Aimee is very dedicated in everything she does; she takes her martial arts very seriously along with her personal fitness training.

Assistant Instructors

Julie Martin 1st Dan
Suzanne Whittall 2nd  Dan
James Marfleet 2nd Dan
Sam Heenan 2nd Dan
Josh Owen 2nd Dan
Jack Beetlestone 2nd Dan
Lewis Webb 2nd Dan

Having gained their black belts at ACE, Ivan steps up the training and picks out exceptional students to start instructor training, specialist training which requires dedication.

All of the above Assistant Instructors are part of a training programme and complete on-going assessments.