About Us
Traditional Martial Arts Dimensions (TMAD) is an inclusive martial arts organisation dedicated to preserving the depth and diversity of traditional martial arts while evolving them for real-world self-defence and practical applications.
At TMAD, we believe in the power of collaboration and the shared pursuit of martial excellence. Our platform unites like-minded practitioners from disciplines such as Taekwondo, Karate, Tang Soo Do, and others, fostering a community built on mutual respect and shared values. Working together, we uphold the traditions of our respective arts while embracing opportunities to grow through collective insight and experience.
TMAD’s training philosophy emphasises the uniformity of collaborative practice, ensuring a consistent and cohesive approach to skill development. Through structured yet adaptable training programs, we enable martial artists to refine their techniques, deepen their understanding, and apply their knowledge effectively.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a school seeking to expand your curriculum, TMAD offers a supportive environment where tradition meets innovation, and martial artists thrive together.
Willie Lim
Senior Grandmaster Willie Lim, with over six decades of martial arts expertise, is celebrated for his innovative approach to traditional martial arts.
As a pioneer of a modern approach to applications, Willie’s teachings emphasise the real-world execution of classical forms, guiding students to adapt techniques for todays approach to close quarters self-defence.
His legacy as the Executive President of TMAD spans generations, inspiring martial artists to merge tradition with practicality under his mentorship.
Willie’s philosophy encourages open-minded exploration, bridging the gap between structured forms and their true, practical purpose.
Tod Wurr
Grandmaster Tod Wurr began his martial arts journey as a young boy with Judo and Karate, later discovering a passion for Taekwondo under the guidance of Dave Trevena. Inspired by supportive mentors, including his headteacher Mr. Lee Muston and dedicated PE teachers, Tod developed a lifelong commitment to teaching martial arts.
Tod further refined his skills with TAGB mentor Grandmaster Brian Towndrow. Then encouraged by Dave Trevena’s thirst for knowledge, he pursued training with martial arts masters worldwide, spending significant time in the USA in his early 20s to broaden his expertise.
Today, guided by influential mentors like Senior Grandmaster Willie Lim, Tod blends traditional techniques with a practical self-defence syllabus, empowering students to grow and deepen their martial arts knowledge.