Dedication
I have so many people who I should dedicate this book to but if I did the dedication would be book length as well! So I will try and keep it to the few people who made a big impression on me one way or another but will break it up between four categories :-
Family - my father John, who I never had enough time with, my mother Elsie who was always there for me and my wife Trisha and our sons Joshua and Luke. Also the whole of the Sweetman family and it’s offshoots and my stepfather Bob.
Friends - Steve Burr for the endless what if’s, Stuart for the drinks and George for introducing me to the gym. Kay for being a friend for so long.
Martial art friends and colleagues - Noel Reece for being my friend and pupil, Dave Miller, Susan Miller, Phil and Jim Newcombe for great times. Colin Dunn (ex European champ) for being my friend and a dam good kick boxer, Bob Allen (ex world champion) for being a pain in the arse. Ed, Gary, Kevin, Adam, Ting, Andy Lee, Andy Denney, Shu and Errol for being my brothers and sisters and for all your help and support.
Martial Instructors - Sifu Lu Jun Hai for being the ultimate inspiration and teacher, Irvin Cleydon for cultivating a very silly young boy and for being my life long friend and Terry Parker for being a great instructor and good guy.