

Master Nicholls VIII first started his Tae Kwon-Do training in
1971 and became European champion by the time he was
Eighteen (then III Degree Black Belt), on the first of January
1983, Master Trevor Nicholls VIII, (then IV Degree Black Belt)
founded the Nicholls Tae Kwon-Do Institute, established in
England as the Imperial
Tae Kwon-Do Association.
Later in 1983 he then founded the Irish School of Tae
Kwon-Do, headed by Mr Thomas Carthy Third Degree Black
Belt, and in 1985, the Israeli School of Tae Kwon-Do, headed
by Mr Danny Roth Third Degree Black Belt. Master Nicholls
VIII already an Instructor of high repute within the U.K.T.A. the
British Association for the International Tae Kwon-Do
Federation (I.T.F.), then decided to sacrifice his own material
needs and to defer his own career within the field of
accountancy in order to dedicate and devote himself entirely to
the N.T.I. At this time there was only one School based in
Rayners Lane of approximately 50 students. Currently there is
a Membership of approximately 2000 students including the
Schools from Ireland and Israel.
Master Nicholls was promoted to VIII Degree Master on 14th
October 2004 (Pictured) by the I.T.F. and amongst his many
responsibilities still plays an enormous role in both Ireland and
Israel, still aiding in the instruction of the Israeli Air Force using
the many years experience drawn from his own practice,
teaching, research and experience. Master Nicholls VIII is also
currently involved in close contact combat tuition for the world
wide renowned British Gurkha regiment.






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