Meet the Team
Sifu Derek O'Hanlon
Derek O’Hanlon is the driving force behind Han Lon Eastern Concepts. He has many years of successful management experience with various companies and has been working in the fields of personal and professional development as well as and teaching and coaching Martial and Holistic Arts since 1978. Derek has studied with many specialists and Chinese Masters and has run seminars and training programmes for organisations and individuals throughout the UK. He has appeared on TV and radio and in many publications both here and abroad.
Over many years of training, experience and study, Derek has developed some unique and highly successful training and development programmes. He is a stress consultant and a qualified Sifu (Instructor) with The British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, The Ving Tsun Athletic Association and the Samuel Kwok Martial Art Association.
Derek O'Hanlon is involved in: Wing Chun Martial Art, Han Lon Mental Health & Self Protection, Han Lon Stress Management & Han Lon Self Defence
Mark Tyson
Mark Tyson worked for Greater Manchester Police for 30 years as a front line police officer in inner city areas and has been involved in Martial & holistic arts since 1969. He has studied many systems and has been teaching and coaching martial and holistic arts for 30 years. He first met Derek O’Hanlon while learning a Kung Fu style in 1990. He also needed guidance on how to combat various types of stress in his job.
Mark has attended many courses and seminars throughout his career and has attained both home office and centrex approved qualifications. He brings his wealth of knowledge to Han Lon Eastern Concepts.
Mark Tyson is involved in: Wing Chun Martial Art, Han Lon Mental Health & Self Protection, Han Lon Stress Management & Han Lon Self Defence.
Ian Pritchard
Ian has been involved in various forms of health, fitness and physical training for over 45 years. He has also studied various forms of Martial Arts and Qigong Chinese Health Exercise.
He worked in Senior Management for over 35 years within highly result orientated businesses, whilst at the same time managing, developing and empowering high-performance teams. Ian played various team sports to a high standard for many years. He owned a Health Club for several years and was heavily involved in both the business side and as a physical training instructor, teaching groups & individuals.
He is a fully qualified Qigong Chinese health exercise instructor and runs regular weekly classes and courses for individuals and organisations.
Ian Pritchard is involved in: Wing Chun Martial Art, Han Lon Mental Health & Self Protection, Han Lon Stress Management & Han Lon Self Defence