Debbi Decombel

Instructor 1st Dan

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Early Years Education Studies
DBS Checked
Member of UK Coaching
A-Med Training - Paediatric (Blended First Aid) 2024
UK Coaching - Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Martial Arts 2024
UK Coaching - Mental Health Awareness for Sport & Physical Activity 2024
UK Coaching - Concussion Awareness for Coaches 2024
NSPCC Learning - Child Protection in Sports & Physical Activity 2025
St John Ambulance - Basic Sports First Aid Course (6hr In-Person) - April 2026
UK Coaching - Data Protection in Sport and Physical Activity - Sept 2026
UK Coaching - Breaking Down Barriers: Tackling Racism in Sport - Sept 2026
UK Coaching - Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Sept 2026

Biography:

Debbi presently works in a Primary School as an LSA supporting young children with special educational needs.

Debbi is engaged to her long term partner Mark and they have two children. Both children train with Kombatkids, one has already achieved her Dan grade and the other is working towards their Dan grade. Debbi's karate journey began as a teenager and achieved green belt. She decided to return to training over five years ago. She is so happy she made that decision to return and her direction changing to become a professional instructor.

Relevant Work Experience:

Debbi has worked over 25 years across the private and public education sector with children from 6 months to 7 years. Roles include room leader, lunch time supervisor, deputy manager, acting manager and teaching assistant.

Teaching Duties & Responsiblities:

Club Coach
Squad Coach - Kumite & Kata
KYU Grade Examiner
Black Belt Coach / Mentor

Hobbies:

Debbi enjoys the outdoors, camping, walking with her family and loves to relax with a good book.