Forest Dojo is a family run business headed up by Sensei Wayne Cook alongside Instructor Abi and Office Manager Jane. But you'll also see lots of other Instructors and Coaches leading and helping out in class to ensure that all students step into a compassionate and supportive Dojo.
My martial arts journey began in the early 1980s with amateur boxing, where I achieved an unbeaten record of eight fights. I later moved into Wado‑Ryu Sport Karate, discovering a passion for Kumite that shaped my competitive career.
Over the years, I have:
Medalled for England
Won at international, national, and regional levels
Achieved Many podium finishes across three disciplines
Boxing - Karate - Kickboxing .
Earned Fighter of the Year (twice)
Earned Student of the Year
Been inducted into the WUMA Hall of Fame
Been inducted twice into the UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame, once for Kumite excellence and once for instruction and coaching development
I also earned a place on the England Coaching Team, supporting fighters at elite level and helping develop the next generation of competitors.
My mission is simple:
To help every student train, grow, and succeed, building confidence, discipline, and pride through martial arts at all levels.
DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE
Abbie is a senior instructor at Forest Dojo Sport Karate Centre, where she leads classes in Wado-Ryu Sport Karate and Points Fighting- especially for beginner and teen students. Her teaching style blends technical precision with confidence-building, making her a favourite amongst students.
Abbie is also the club’s Safeguarding Officer, working closely with Sensei Wayne to uphold Forest Dojo’s zero-tolerance policies on bullying.
Abbie is a decorate competitor herself, with multiple podium finishes including 1st place finishes in Kumite & Kickboxing Points Fighting. She also has multiple wins in Kata. Abbie has also been student of the year in 2015 and is coach, captain and competitor with our Kumite and Kata Karate team.
Abbie leads by example on and off the mats making her an excellent example of the Spirit of Martial arts.
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The truth is the club wouldn't function without our amazing Jane who is the font of all knowledge... whether you want to book a class, order a T-shirt, or renew your license, this lady has it all under control.
