Meet the Team
Management
Stuart – Founder & Director
Stuart is the original founder of the company. Since Brexit, he has had to divide his time between Tusah Europe SAS (which deals with European distributors and is now based in France) and Ki Martial Arts Ltd (which is still based in the UK and mainly serves non-EU customers). Stuart began with Judo as a child and has also trained in Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Jujitsu, and WT Taekwondo. He enjoys walking and is passionate about supercars..
Andrew – Director
Andrew has helped with the family business from a young age and has been involved in Martial Arts his entire life. He began with WT Taekwondo but has also trained in Kickboxing and Escrima. He has been a successful WT Taekwondo athlete at all levels and trained at a Korean high school. He also officially represented his country at both youth and senior levels. Now, he uses his electronic skills to run KPNP systems at competitions in the UK. He enjoys computer games, electronics, playing pool, and spending time with his daughters.
Annette – Operations Manager
Annette helped with the family business from the start but joined the payroll in the summer of 2016. She handles all HR, legal, payroll, training, and apprenticeships. Annette feels that every day brings new challenges, which makes the job very interesting. In her younger days, she trained in Kickboxing and then went on to train in WT Taekwondo for over 20 years. She also canoed regularly. Annette enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, gardening, and doing DIY projects.
Office
Lisa – Orders Administrator
Lisa joined us in January 2022. She answers all incoming calls, handles enquiries, and processes orders. Her hobbies include spending time with her daughter and going out on adventures. She loves meeting new people and is always happy to help.
Mysti – Business & Finances Administrator
Mysti joined the team in August 2024. She handles the company accounts and purchasing, as well as providing customer support. Her hobbies include caving, climbing, hiking, reading, and painting. When she was younger, Mysti and her family trained in WT Taekwondo.
Annie – Office Administrator
Annie joined us in October 2024 as an Office Administrator. She answers all incoming calls, handles enquiries, and processes orders. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters and listening to music. Always cheerful, she is happy to help wherever possible.
Hannah – Business & Website Administrator
Hannah joined the team in February 2025 as our Business and Website Administrator. She processes orders, provides customer support and updates the website. Hannah enjoys listening to music, reading, and running her photography business.
Print & Warehouse
Rhiannon – Print Operative
Rhiannon joined us as a Warehouse and Print Assistant in September 2021 but transitioned to full-time printing and really enjoys it. She designs customized prints and applies them to a variety of products. Rhiannon wanted to be an animator when she was little, so she enjoys flexing her artistic muscles. She used to practice Ju-jitsu but now enjoys going on adventures with her dog and attending festivals.
Phoebe – Warehouse & Print Assistant
Phoebe joined us in January 2025 as a Warehouse and Print Assistant. She is a competitive powerlifter and trains three times a week. She also has two furbabies who take up the rest of her time.
Zach – Warehouse & Print Assistant
Zach joined us in January 2025 as a Warehouse and Print Assistant. His hobbies include listening to music, photography, and reading.
Nick – Business Coordinator
Nick joined in October 2024 and works across all areas of the business. He has a keen eye for detail and is committed to meeting the highest standards for both the business and customers. He has a unique approach to his work, with a personality to match. His spare time hobbies include playing pool, traveling the world, and collecting tattoos.
Company Associate
Darren – Company Associate
Darren joined Ki as an official company associate in 2025. Darren helps run our events and trade stands. He also works in the warehouse and office when we are short staffed. Darren also enjoys running his own gardening business.
Want to Join Our Team?
Keep an eye on our Application Form page to see available positions and apply.