Charmaigne initially began training in Shotokan Karate at the age of seven. After several years training in Shaolin Kung Fu and Taekwon-do she finally joined Goju-Ryu Karate in 1994 the Westminster Karate Club in Central London.

"The Goju style of karate has shown me that though strength can take you up to a certain level, once black belt has been achieved, the 'Go' needs to be supplemented with the softer 'Ju' side if you wish to continue to grow"