sa bum nim Rachel Ducker
4th Degree Black Belt
Instructor Profile & Credentials
With a string of achievements and a deep passion for Martial Arts Rachel is eager to promote Kuk Sool Won to the local community. She also manages the Kuk Sool Won website.
Biography
Born and raised in Suffolk, Rachel is the director of her own company named Apparition Marketing & Design Ltd. With over 19 years experience in Martial Arts she stems from a successful Martial Arts family who are one of the most recognised families within Kuk Sool Won here in the UK. SBN Rachel has always been brought up on the Ducker's family motto: “a family that kicks together sticks together.”
Achievements
- UK Grand Champion (1999, 2001 and 2003)
- European Grand Champion (2004)
- Runner up world champion (2000)
- Member of the UK, European and World Demonstration Team
- Performing live on KBS news in Korea to an audience of 15,000
- Member of the SENI Demonstration Team (2002) performing at The Beckham’s World Cup Party
- Feature on a Martial Art documentary hosted in Korea
- Passed a two year instructor examination
- Programme Director Award in 2006.
- Gained the level of 4th degree black belt in 2009.
Mentoring Instructors
Rachel recognises that Master’s Martin and Alison Ducker - have not only been great parents but also great role models within the martial arts too. Her brother SBN Jason is also a huge inspiration to her.
Media
SBN Rachel has been featured in various magazines and newspapers, including a feature in 'OK Magazine'. Other media coverage included a TV appearance at David and Victoria Beckham’s 2002 World Cup Party. Other TV included a one hour-long documentary aired in Korea featuring Kuk Sool Won. One of Rachel’s biggest achievements was to be part of the opening demonstration ceremony with her family, which was covered by KBS news, Busan Korea.
Websites
www.duckeyshealthblog.blogspot.com
www.apparitiondesigns.co.uk
For more information about SBN Rachel read her article 'Model Warrior' here.