Declan started Wing Tsun in April 2005 having trained in Karate for a number of years. He always wanted to study Wing Tsun however there were no schools in his area at the time. In November 2007 he was awarded his 8th student grade and chose to become an assistant instructor. Declan passed the exam for his 1st Technician Grade in December 2011 and is currently working for his 2nd Technician Grade. Together with Chris Donnelly, he teaches the beginners class on Tuesday evenings.