Phill started karate back in 2008 at the age of 41 with two of his daughters for some family orientated exercise. Although an older student Phill has worked his way through the various belt and have exceeded his expectations by becoming a 3rd Dan. For the last 6 years, Phill runs a club at St Mary’s Primary School, Radcliffe, teaching all age groups from children to grandparents twice a week which he finds extremely rewarding.