INSTRUCTORS

Instructor Profiles

Meet our experts on the mat...


These are the instructors who make it all happen. We see big potential in every student and take pride in ensuring our students can learn and progress in a safe environment. Our system guarantees  that we have the very best instructors and syllabus to assist our students at every level from complete beginner to accomplished practitioner. Our black belt team reflects a group of diverse individuals with years of experience across various martial arts.

  • How long does it take to get a black belt?

    Depending on your commitment to training, it will take around 5 years to work your way through the syllabus and condition yourself for the gradings.

  • Can I be an Instructor?

    Everyone has the opportunity to be an instructor, not all black belts are instructors but all instructors are black belts.

  • Will I get hurt?

    Simply put...Yes but in a good way, you cannot possibly expect to train in any combat based martial art and not get bruised, its all part of conditioning.


    Getting injured on the other hand is entirely different and if you listen to instructors and train well with your partners injuries rarely occur and can be avoided.

  • Do I have to participate in gradings?

    Nobody is forced to take gradings or even participate in gradings...however it is one of the few ways to really test yourself & your knowledge and it is really the only way to progress through the syllabus.

Instructor Requirements

Classroom Assistant:
Anyone over the age of 16 years of any grade can be a classroom assistant, the only requirement is a current CRB check. 
(A club instructor will always be present during lessons)

Assistant Instructor:
Anyone over the age of 16 years but must be 1st Kyu brown belt or above is eligible with the following requirements...
1) Current CRB check. 
2) Knowledge of syllabus up to 1st Kyu brown belt.
3) Have at least six months experience as classroom Assistant.
4) Start & finish a class with a ceremonial line up.
5) Lead a warm up session for the students.
6) The ability to teach two (non-syllabus) self defence techniques of their choice.

Club Instructor:
Student must be over 18 years and have the following additional requirements...
1) Attained the rank of Shodan, black belt 1st dan.
2) Able to teach the entire syllabus up to Shodan.
3) Have at least 12 months experience as Assistant Instructor. 
4) Obtain appropriate Instructor & Public Liability Insurance.
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