Training

Paul Hollis initially trained in nin-jitsu, ju-jitsu, and kung fu. He started training in Wado Ryu under the Instruction of Chief Sensai Chris Kent and Sensai Alan Gibson back in the 1980s. He  also trained with other senior Kicks Instructors Keith Collier, Terry Robbins and Steve Cosier. Paul achieved his first dan in 1997. Continuing to train in karate Paul also trained in Jodo with Sensai Vic Cook who was teaching classes at Kicks. Paul achieved his second dan in March 2001 and his third dan in June 2004.

Teaching

Paul started assisting in initially Junior, then Senior Classes under Sensai Steve Cosier. He attended Kicks Instructor Couses and was assessed through EKF certified assessor Sensai Terry Robbins. He has been teaching at Kicks since 2000, and has a growing number of Black Belts under his instruction.

• Sports Coach UK Good Practice and Child Protection March 2006

• Absolute First Aid Appointed Persons First Aid Certified June 2011