Chief Sabum (Teacher) Master Simon Wachon

Master Wachon is an 8th Dan in Tae Kwon Do (ITF) and 4th in kickboxing and has 40 years of experience

Practicing and coaching martial arts.  He teaches classes for all ages and abilities of Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing

and Self-defense with elements of other martial arts such as Karate, Tang Soo Do, Aikido, Kung Fu, Jujitsu,

and pressure points. Master Wachon was born in the UK and taught there before moving to Canada. He

has been a World, National, International champion & teacher of champions.

Martial Arts Education History

Ongoing experimentation and practice of different techniques throughout the years.

24th April 2016 - Earned 7th Degree Black Belt – Tae Kwon-Do Pioneers Canada – Grandmaster CK Choi

16th April 2011- Earned 6th Degree Black Belt – Tae Kwon-Do International Canada – Grandmaster CK Choi

1st June 2010 - Awarded Senior Instructor for Tae Kwon-Do International Canada – Master Dan Zaleski

1st Sept. 2005 - Awarded International Instructor Qualification – Black Belt Schools International

14th May 2005 - Earned 5th Degree Black Belt – Evolution Tae Kwon-Do – Signed: Master Edwin Hopwood

& Master Clive Harrison

13th July 2003 - Earned 4th Dan Kickboxing Black Belt – WAKO/AMA Signed: Master Tom Hibbert H.B.E.

26th March 2003 - Recognised by NAKMAS as a Tae Kwon-Do Grading Examiner – Signed: Sandra Beele

26th March 2003 - Recognised by NAKMAS as a Senior Instructor of Tae Kwon-Do – Signed: Sandra Beele

1st Feb. 2002 -Awarded South West of England Director Charter – AIMAA No. EA-1392 – GM He Il Cho

27th Jan 2002 - Founded – Evolution Tae Kwon-Do in the UK

17th Sept. 2000 - Earned 4th Degree Black Belt – AIMAA No.EA-009 – Signed: Grand Master He Il Cho

4th June 2000 - Attended NFC Good Practice & Child Protection Workshop – Signed: R. Jones

27th Oct. 1996 - Passed 3rd Degree Black Belt – Tae Kwon-Do International – No.GB3037 Signed: Master

David Oliver, Master Harry Van Bantvoort & Master Michael Dew

9th Oct. 1994 – Earned Referees Certification – TAGB Class C – Signed: Master D.  Oliver & Master M. Dew

25th April 1993 - Earned 2nd Degree Black Belt – TAGB No.A306 – Signed: Master David Oliver & Don Atkins

14th March 1992 - Earned Umpires Certification – TAGB No.A.184 – Signed Master D. Oliver & Master M. Dew

13th Oct. 1991 -Earned Instructors Cert. – TAGB No.91/I29 – Signed: Master D. Oliver & Master M. Dew

30th June 1990 - Earned 1st Degree Black Belt – AIMAA No.21418 – Signed: Grand Master He Il Cho

30th June 1990 - Earned 1st Degree Black Belt – TAGB No.21418 – Signed: Master David Oliver & Don Atkins

8th Feb. 1987 - Earned First Tae Kwon-Do 9th Kup White/Yellow – TAGB –– Signed: Michael Dew

4th Nov. 1986 - Started Tae Kwon-Do – TAGB – Instructors Mr Ian Marriage, Mr John Black & Mrs Alely Hay

April 1986 - Started training in Shotokan Karate- Instructor Paul Dabinate – Left – May 1987 to pursue TKD

Personal Tournament Achievements in Tae Kwon Do and Kickboxing

2014: AB, Canada - PMA Open– 3rd place Men’s Patterns, 2nd Place Men’s over 35 Sparring.

2013: BC, Canada - WKC Provincial – 1st place Men’s Heavyweight Continuous Sparring.

2012: BC, Canada – WKC Provincial - 1st Place Men’s Heavyweight Continuous Sparring and Black Belt Patterns

UK – UK National - 1st Place Six Black Belt wins over the years and several 2nd and 3rd Place Black Belt

Arizona, US – AIMAA International - Two 1st Place Men’s Black Belt in Weight Division (Point Stop and Continuous)

& Two 1st Place Men’s Black Belt Grand Champion Titles on weight divisions combined (Point Stop and Continuous)

Ireland - AIMAA World – Three 2nd Place Men’s Black Belt wins in Sparring, Individual Patterns, and Team Patterns

Many Colour Belt Level Area and National Gold, Silver & Bronze Titles over the years prior to black belt competitions.

Martial Arts  Achievements

Evolution Tae Kwon-Do & Evolution Martial Arts Founder, Chief Instructor & Chief Grading Examiner

Personal Martial Arts Trainer, Tournament Referee & Umpire

Former South West UK AIMAA Director & Grading Examiner

Coach to AIMAA Black Belt World Champion and many other International and National Champions in the UK and Canada.

Tournament Organiser & Host – In the UK and Cranbrook, BC

Organizer and Instructor of International Seminars in the UK, USA, and Canada

Organizer and Host of Summer Camps and chosen Instructor for Local Schools in the UK

Charity Demonstrations & Fund Raising Events, Free Community Instructional Events & Free Community Self-Defence Events

Sabum (Teacher) Maria

Maria is a 3rd Dan in Tae Kwon Do, training under Master Wachon. She began her journey in Mexico with

WTF IMTKD, earning bronze medals in national tournaments and additional bronze placements in other

competitive sports. With a very diverse background that includes child development, MC is skilled at

supporting diverse learning styles and abilities. She excels at breaking down complex concepts

adapting her approach to meet each student’s needs and has taught Tae Kwon Do, various sports,

and academic subjects. Maria believes martial arts is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen both

body and mind. She is passionate about helping students of all ages try new things, feel welcomed, and

grow in a positive, inclusive environment where everyone belongs, is supported, and becomes part of a

thriving community.

Acronyms

ITF – International Tae Kwon Do Federation

WTF – World Tae Kwon Do Federation

AIMAA – Action International Martial Arts Association

WAKO/AMA – World Association of Kickboxing Organizations/Amateur Martial Association

NAKMAS - National Association of Karate and Martial Arts Schools (UK)

TAGB - Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain

WKC – World Karate & Kickboxing Commission

PMA – Provincial Martial Arts Association BC & Alberta