Karl Kilbride is aiming to lead England Thai Boxing to world domination

BIRKENHEAD martial arts expert Karl Kilbride is leading the England Thai boxing and grappling team into global competition this week.

Alongside fellow coach Dave Faulkner, Kilbride takes the national squad to Italy for the WMKF World Championships.

Karl holds classes at his Team Kilbride gym in Elite martial Arts, Price Street, Birkenhead on Tuesday and Thursdays between 8-9pm and Saturday 1-2.30pm.

Kids classes also available and please contact Karl for any further information on 07593870972.

Faulkner host classes at Mushin Martial Arts on Queens Drive on Monday and Friday nights, with MMA at 6pm and submission wrestling at 8pm.