Check out Positive Youth Sport Manchester set up by Pete Dwan, a really great project developing and extensively working with young people in inner city areas, through a series of workshops using martial arts to help build confidence and instil a sense of discipline.

Pete started his career as an amateur boxer 24 years ago with Whithington A.B.C. Which was run by former professional boxer John Mallone. Pete then took up Thai Boxing trained and fought For Sale west Thai Boxing club, under the guidance of World Champion Pele Nathen.

He went on to represent England in International competitions and became the World association of kick boxing organizations British champion. He also became a black Sash instructor.

Some of the groups pete has worked with include: Fairbridge,Connextions,A.C.E Centre,Harvest Housing,Trafford Housing Trust,Nacro,Sport 4 Life,Next Step,Salford Council,Manchester Council,Oldham Council,Stockport Council to name a few. Pete also delivers Drug awareness talks in schools colleges and during workshops to over 30,000 young people.He won a "Make A Difference Award " sponsored by Key 103 and Barclay Card for his Work.

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