Local Karate Teacher Listed on 'Happy List 2014'

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Local Karate Teacher Listed on 'Happy List 2014'

Marc Grayston, Chief Instructor of Maru Karate Kai has been listed on The Independent on Sunday's 'Happy List 2014'. The list is the seventh annual list prodeuced by The Independent, highlighted 100 people around the country who, without thought of personal gain, give back and help others, rather that themselves. Marc was nominated by his wife Clair, who runs the karate club with him.

The list was created as an antidote to the rich lists and celebrity lists, embracing those who give huge amounts of time to volunteering and raising money.

Marc founded Maru Karate Kai in 2009, teaching karate to kids across Basildon, including staging free sessions for disadvantaged children, free self defence lessons for women and fundraising for the Basildon Hospital Charity.

Marc is listed with 99 other incredible volunteers who have given so much to the community, including the late Stephen Sutton, who raised just shy of £4m for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

On hearing about his place on the list Marc said 'I am incredibly humbled to even be mentioned in the same breath as some of the inspirational people on this list, but this is really a recognition for the kids who take part in our classes and the ladies who attended our self-defence classes. They are the real stars.'

The chosen 100 will be invited to a party held in London in their honour later in the Summer.

About Maru Karate Kai
Maru Karate Kai teach children’s karate classes in Basildon, using traditional Japanese martial arts to boost confidence, self-esteem and team building within children in Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4.

The club formed in 2009 and has three classes, at Fairhouse Community Infant School, Whitmore Way Primary School and Luncies Road Meeting Hall. The club teach 50 children a week from the ages of 4-18.

The club won a prestigious Basildon Business Award in 2012 for its continued work providing services to Basildon’s community. Chief Instructor Marc Grayston carried the Olympic Torch in Basildon in July 2012, whilst he also won a Heart Radio Community Hero Award in 2013.

The club have delivered karate and self-defence projects funded by BBC Children in Need, The National Lottery, Co-Operative Bank, Ford Britain Trust, ActiveEssex, Basildon Council, Essex County Council and Sported.

For further information about the club, please contact the office on info@marukarate.co.uk or call 07407 454480

[Steve1234]

nice to hear this actually i am looking a karate teacher for my nephew..