Meet the team

Mr Tom Nicholson
FOUNDER AND CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
VI Degree International Instructor
TKD/KB Instructor at The Academy
Hatton Elite Boxing Coach
Mr Nicholson founded PROACTION as a once a week hobby! HIs passion and dedication to Taekwon-Do, Martial Arts and Fitness has grown PROACTION to what it is today, one of the largest and most successful martial arts groups in the UK.
Mr Nicholson was a prolific competitor on the International Taekwon-Do circuit, attaining 1 x Bronze and 1 x Silver at the European Championships, 2 x Team Bronze at the World Championships and countless International Gold Medals. Retiring from competition at the end of 2015, Mr Nicholson became more involved in the running of Taekwon-Do in England and was honoured to be elected as ITF England President in January 2017.

Miss Bex Timms
V Degree International Instructor
TKD, Kickboxing and Fitness Instructor at The Academy
TKD Instructor at Wellingborough
Miss Timms has been a Martial Artist for over 20 years and spent 2 seasons competing at International level as part of the England Team.

Mr Tony Hill
IV Degree International Instructor
PROACTION DAVENTRY OWNER
PROACTION BANBURY OWNER
Mr Hill has over 23 years within Taekwon-Do winning multiple British Championships and is 3 times King of the Ring Champion!

Mr Julian Andrews
IV Degree
PROACTION MK1 OWNER
PROACTION MK2 OWNER
PROACTION KETTERING OWNER
TKD Instructor at The Academy
Mr Andrews once trialled at County Level in Rugby Union

Mr George Hill
III DegreeTKD
I Degree KB
TKD and KB Instructor at The Academy
TKD Instructor at Bromham and Coventry
Mr Hill was once in the newspapers in Liverpool for being the youngest ever registered supported of Liverpool Football Club!

Mr Steven Wrigglesworth
III Degree
PROACTION CORBY OWNER
PROACTION RUSHDEN OWNER
PROACTION MARKET HARBOROUGH OWNER
TKD Instructor at Bedford
Mr Wrigglesworth holds 2 ITF World Cup Gold Medals

Mrs Rebecca Hill
III Degree
PROACTION DAVENTRY OWNER
PROACTION BANBURY OWNER
“From Ballerina to Ninja”
Mrs Hill has been a PROACTION student since 2005 and an Instructor since 2009.

Mr Cyril Ayesu
II Degree
Mr Ayesu says:
“Reach beyond yourself daily with a good attitude.”

Mr Glyn Fisher
I Degree
TKD Instructor at Banbury and Daventry
Mr Fisher was once a Choir Boy!!

Mr Michael Findlay Cooper
I Degree
PROACTION LEICESTER OWNER
PROACTION MARKET HARBOROUGH OWNER
TKD Instructor at Corby
Mr Findlay-Cooper has 5 Gold Medals in total. He says:
“I like to challenge myself in anything I do and give it everything I’ve got to get to where I need to be!”

Mr Daniel Peacock
I Degree
TKD Instructor at Bedford, MK1 and MK3
Mr Peacock says:
“I once spent a couple of days canoeing through the Amazon Rainforest!”

Mr Vince Jordan
I Degree
TKD Instructor

Mr Josh Lawrie
I Degree
TKD Instructor at Coventry, MK3 and Wellingborough

Mrs Lisa Parish
I Degree
TKD Instructor
Mrs Parish says:
“I’m an all or nothing kind of person. My family and friends are everything to me. Taekwon-Do is my passion and there is nothing more rewarding than teaching!”

Mr Joe Parish
I Degree
TKD Instructor

Mr Peter Green
II Degree
TKD Instructor at Banbury and Daventry

Mrs Toni Findlay Cooper
I Degree
PROACTION LEICESTER OWNER
TKD Instructor

Mr Andy Thomas
Black Stripe
TKD Instructor at Bromham

Mr Ned Shakir
Black Stripe
TKD Instructor at The Academy

Mr Alan Neighbour
Black Stripe
TKD Instructor

Mr Simon Hill
Black Stripe
Mr Hill says:
“Accept what is, remember what was, and have faith in what can be.”

Mr James Wright
PROACTION Head Boxing Coach
Hatton Academy Elite Boxing Coach
James used to be a Psychiatric Social Worker and currently works very hard to raise awareness and monies as a trustee for the PROACTION nominated charity Niamhs Next Step.

Mr David Marshall
PROACTION Lead Fitness Instructor
Personal Trainer
David says:
” I have seen so many times people achieve things they dare dream to come true intheir career, family life, sports, travels…..
All it needs is a push in the right direction. That’s why I believe in what I do and that’s what happens here at PROACTION! Make it happen!”

Miss Jazz Timms
I Degree TKD
II Degree KB
TKD/KB Assistant Instructor at The Academy
Miss Timms has been doing Taekwon-Do since she was 4 years old!

Mr Luis Timms
I Degree TKD
II Degree KB
TKD/KB Assistant Instructor at The Academy
Mr Timms says:
“I love doing my job and helping others because I like to see people giving their 110%!”

Mr Carter Pritchard
I Degree
TKD Assistant Instructor

Mrs Jas Nicholson
PROACTION Office Manager
Jas says:
“My role at PROACTION is as Office Manager, however as our family business Tom and I work closely alongside all of the PROACTION Team to ensure all our students enjoy every aspect of what we offer here.
Welcome to the PROACTION Family”

Miss Teegan Jones
ReactionSport Shop Manager
Teegan has been training since 2011. She supports the Instructor team by managing our online shop and supplying equipment.

Mrs Nic Andrews
Marketing and Events Manager
Nic says:
“My son started training with PROACTION when he was just 4 in 2015. In 2018 I joined the PROACTION team as Marketing and Events Manager. I love being able to support and help the club to grow”

Miss Abbi Brown
Reception
Abbi works on the Reception at The PROACTION Academy in Northampton. Abbi is always there with a smile to welcome all of our members.