Our Team
Master Richard V. Allen
Founder - Fighters & Poomsae Coach
With his fast and furious training scheme, Richard has had the honour of coaching many of today’s champions and has helped many students achieve an array of titles at both national and international level.
Stephanie Allen
Team Development Executive & Lead Safeguarding Officer
Beside leading London Team, she is a coach and mentor to the ATA club members.
James Allen
Club Development Director
Through his own conduct he's a role model for the youth and as a black belt also mentors lower grade students.
Mahama Cho
Team Development Adviser
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Team GB representative, 2016 Rio Olympic Games Finalist - Mahama is advising on the latest technical skills and standards that competing students must meet in order to succeed.
Daniel Oluwatoyin
Fighters Team Coach
Daniel started his Taekwondo adventure at the age of only 2! His characteristic power and determination, allows him to be very succesfull as a junior fighter. He's now a 4th Dan Black Belt, as well as Team GB member.
Sam Oluwatoyin
Coach
Multiple British National Champion and GB representative, he has trained with Master Allen since the age of three. He is renowned for his strength, speed, technical execution, and precision. He leverages his quiet composure what makes him an unpredictable opponent in the ring.
Tricia Hopkins
Poomsae Coach
Tricia is involved with the club for greater part of its history. She started as a student and evolved to 4th Dan Black Belt, and now also owns own club. She continues close cooperation with Allen Taekwondo by coaching Poomsae techniques.
Emilia Zabrzanska
Junior Poomsae Coach
3rd Dan Black Belt holder, Emilia has many successes in Poomsae competitions in the UK and internationally.
Nicola Taylor
Safeguarding Officer
Nicola is British Taekwondo-certified Safeguarding Officer. She also has experience in safeguarding in KS education. She ensures safety and wellbeing of all club member, specifically the youngest ones.
Nathan Bennett, Adam Ekrich, Abdallah Grayson Cadogan
School Clubs Assistant Coaches
