12/10/2026
🥋 We don’t just teach martial arts. We build people.
And that means continuing to learn ourselves.
Today, during our IKF instructor course, David spent time with Mickey Bushell MBE—three-time Paralympian, London 2012 gold medallist, World Junior champion, European champion and former world-record holder.
Through his Gold Standard Academy, Mickey now helps wheelchair users develop fitness, practical skills and greater independence, alongside coaching wheelchair athletes.
Our conversation centred on Josh, who recently joined the TBBF family, and how we can develop martial arts training around his abilities, goals and everyday needs.
Mickey kindly offered to look at the possibility of working with TBBF and Josh to share his experience and encouragement. A personal connection with someone who understands the challenges—and the possibilities. 👊
Mickey has also asked about training with Amit Himelstein, head of IKF. That opened up another conversation: could we bring our knowledge and experience together to develop a more consistent approach to wheelchair martial arts?
David explored that potential with Bill, IKF’s international fixer , and raised the idea with Amit.
These are early conversations, with plenty still to work through. The opportunity is to combine wheelchair users’ lived experience, IKF expertise and TBBF’s approach to personal development—creating adaptable training that serves each individual.
One new student. A thoughtful conversation. The potential to open doors for many more.
Thank you, Mickey and Bill, for your time and ideas. Josh—we’re looking forward to developing your journey with you.
We don’t just teach martial arts. We listen, adapt and build people.
📩 Wondering what martial arts could offer you or someone you care about? Message TBBF. Let’s start with a conversation.
