Martin began martial arts at seven years old in Ireland, trained in boxing, and later practiced Lau Gar and Wushu. He eventually found his passion for Chinese martial arts, leading to Wing Chun and Taiji. Today, he is a certified instructor with the Schools of Kung Fu by the IWKA. He trains under SiGong Sergio Iadarola, SiGong Zhou, and SiFu Kleber and receives refinement from SiFu Alan Paterson.

SiFu Alan Paterson is the UK Chief Instructor for both the Eternal Spring Institute and the Schools of Kung Fu UK. He oversees all locations, including Harrow, and Martin’s progression, ensuring consistent standards. Martin also regularly attends the Eternal Spring Institute in Madeira, Portugal, to stay updated.