Meet the team

Mark Bigger - Instructor

Hi, I’m Mark Bigger—founder and lead instructor at North Hykeham Tae Kwon Do. I started training in martial arts back in 2001 and opened NHTKD in 2011 with a simple goal: to make martial arts accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Tae Kwon Do has had a huge impact on my life, and I’m passionate about sharing its physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a returning student, or looking for a new way to stay active, you’ll find a welcoming, supportive space here.

Alongside martial arts, I’m also a personal trainer with a holistic approach to health—focusing not just on fitness, but on long-term wellbeing through movement, mindset, and nutrition.

At NHTKD, it’s not just about kicks and punches—it’s about confidence, community, and lifelong health. Come and give it a try!

Colin Claridge Jones - The Technician

I started Tae Kwon Do February 1991 training with Don Atkins who is now a Grand Master. And took my black belt in October 1994.

I then moved around due to work and trained in different schools around the country. I did my instructors course sometime after 1995 but can’t remember when now. I had to stop training because I broke my back in a flying accident in 2021 but I am now back helping Mark out with his students but I can’t train like I used to but I can still pass on my knowledge.