Mark has been training in martial arts since 1991, over 28 years. His initial martial arts training achieved him his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1996; shortly after which he transitioned to Kick-boxing and now holds the title of 5th degree. He has been teaching children and adults for over 20 years and has built up a vast framework of teaching methods during this time. In 2002 he founded Mark Pengelly’s Schools of Kick-Boxing Ltd to share his wealth of experience in technical understanding, application and inspiration and has since trained fighters to European Championship levels and organised large semi-contact competition events. In the summer of 2019 the club’s celebrated their 17th Birthday making them one of the longest running clubs in the region.

Mark holds certificates and diplomas in coaching, WAKO refereeing & judging, safeguarding, emergency first aid, data protection and is DBS checked, licenced & affiliated with IMASA. Mark is also a local firefighter OIC and calls upon his work-based training to maintain a high level of health and safety in his classes.

Mark is Blaze’s chief coach, head grading examiner, head referee & competition judge, lead health & safety officer and is a club safeguarding officer.

Loves: Expanding the clubs therefore reaching and helping more students.
Hates: Being called ‘Sir’.