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MARIA CARRERA
Owner of Carrera's Studio and main Instructor or Sensei 4th dan
I am Maria Carrera and I am the owner of Carrera's Studio.
I began my journey through the martial arts world in 1990. I gained my 1st Dan in Karate in 1995, and 2nd Dan in Zendo Kickboxing in 2007. In January 2011 I been named U.F.A.M. (United Martial Arts Federation) English President, and in 2012 I been awarded with the 4th Dan in Kickboxing and Full-contact as a result of a great career. Since 1991 I have been competing at national and international level, and have taken part in more than 80 competitions around the world in semi-, light- and full-contact contests.
In 2001 and 2003 I was the W.A.M.A.I. (World Association Martial Arts International) World Champion. I have been Spanish National Champion eleven times, and a Silver Medallist and Bronze Medallist in the British Championship in 1995 and 1999 respectively. In 2004 I was also the Gold Medallist in the CIMAC World Cup.
I also have the following qualifications: National Kickboxing Coach (2002); National Kickboxing Referee (1996); Practical First Aid and Lifeguard from the Spanish Red Cross (1998), renewed in Britain (2008); Specialist in the Management of Sports Clubs (2005), from the University of Sports Sciences, Spain.
From 1991, I have also been working both Spain and Britain, very closely in the field of martial arts education for children and young people. In 1995 I collaborated in the foundation of the sports association A.M.A. (today known as W.A.M.A.I.).
During my career I have been fortunate to train with some notable figures in the world of martial arts, including: Dominique Valera, Fumio de Mura, Joe Lewis, Don Wilson, Dan Severn, Kathy Long, Frank Shamrock, Cung Lee Ron Balicki, Diana Inosanto, Tony Blauer, Bus Rutten, Stephen K Hayes, Michael Chaturantabut, Michael McDonalds, Mike Lee Kanereck, Bob Breen, Vladimir Vasiliev….
Always involved in sports, over the years I have taken part in a number of sporting events organised by the council of Viladecans. In Barcelona I was a volunteer helper at the 15th Olympic Games in 1992, and at the Police Officers and Fireman X World Games in 2003 and now in 2012 I was selected NOCs assistant as a role as a Game Maker.on the London Olympics Games.
And finally, something that I feel very proud of ! I was voted Best Female Sportswoman of my hometown (Viladecans, Barcelona) in 1998, and in 2003 received the same title from the A.M.A.I. (Association Martial Arts International)
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Specialties
Martial Arts, Kickboxing
History
Established in 2010.
I started the bussiness in September 2010.
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Maria C.
Business Owner
I have always believed that martial arts taught in the right way, can help people not only physically if not mentally.
After more that 20 years in this world learning and eaching I decided to step forward and to start Carrera's Studio.
AMADAHY CARRERA
Administration, Senior Instructor Assistance and soul of the club
Amadahy starting training before she born, and was in the mats of the gym from her 1st week of live.
She started proper training at the age of 2
ALLEGRA MULLANEY
Senior Instructor Assistance
Steve Lay
Senior Instructor Assistance
I started training in 1979 in Okinawan Goso Kempo under Sensei John King in Southend on Sea, graded to brown belt until an accident unrelated to training resulted in a serious ankle injury and a two year sabbatical from any impact training. Joined Sessen Ryu Karate as a spectator when my son started training but soon joined in and graded to 2nd Dan blackbelt under Sensei Albie O'connor. Helped form Hara Karate Academy with Sensei Peter Mclaughlin, re-took my 2nd Dan as the syllabus was different and graded up to 4th Dan. Other styles I trained in were Taekwondo under Sensei (sir) Gordon Slater and one year in Tang soo do in Bedfordshire while working away. After joining the police and working in Hackney I was introduced to Maria Carrera's kickboxing and started training alongside my Karate in 2012 eventually moving exclusively to kickboxing gaining my blackbelt in December 2018. Originally graduating as a Graphic designer I was a late joiner to the police in 2007.I bring to the club a broad experience of several martial arts, in Hara especially we trained with weapons - jo-bo, Bokken, Sai, Nunchuka and Tonfa with extensive self defence training including knife attacks, locks, pressure points and groundwork. As a police officer I have gained a good basic knowledge of the law, the legal use of force as used for self defence, this knowledge is passed to students. I try to demonstrate that age is not a barrier to train and respect for others is paramount. My ethos is we can't all be champions but we can be the best that we can be - no more -no less.
Annie Finnigan
Senior Instructor Assistance
I started my martial Arts journey, in 1989 aged 8yrs old in shotokan karate. I was various medals up and Down the uk including at national Level.
I achieved my is 1st dan Black Belt in 1995 at the age of 14yrs. I also travelled abroad to compete and take further dan gradings in Japan reaching my current rank of 4th dan in 2012.
Around 2010/11 I took up kickboxing with zerodo in Camden Town. Where I met sensei Maria Carrera. In 2019/20 started training with sensei Maria as a Blue Belt and achieved my 1st dan in July 2023. I am privileged to be trained by a great coach and to have the opportunity to train with Wako GB team.
JARVIS MULLANEY
Junior Instructor Assistance
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