Instructors

SAM STEWART (CHIEF INSTRUCTOR)

6th DAN WADO RYU KARATE, 4th DAN BUSHINDO BLACK BELT, 5th DAN FULL-CONTACT KICKBOXING COACH, WCA INSTRUCTOR & BCA INSTRUCTOR

Biography coming soon.

4th DAN WADO RYU KARATE, 4th DAN KOBUDO WEAPONS

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STEVE PIKE

4th DAN WADO RYU KARATE

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DALE PRITCHARD

4th DAN WADO RYU KARATE

CHICO MENDES

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSUI BLACK BELT

Chico Mendes Is a 1st Degree Brazlian Jiu Jitsui Black belt under World BJJ and ADCC champion Leo Vierra. Mendes has competed and taught seminars all over the world, from Europe to Asia.

PAUL SUTHERLAND

TROJAN FREEFIGHTERS HEAD MMA COACH

Paul is a pioneer and veteran of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), bringing over 25 years of martial arts experience to his role as head MMA coach at the Trojan Free Fighters. Beginning his career in kickboxing, Paul has won numerous titles including the ISKA title and before finally achieving a black belt in the sport.

Looking for a new challenge, Paul focussed his energy on MMA and gained the Cage Warriors and Ultimate Combat lightweight titles in 2003. Paul is now retired from competition and is focussed on developing a new generation of Mixed Martial Artists at the Trojan gym in Cheltenham, which includes his role as head MMA coach and general manager of the Trojan Free Fighters Cheltenham branch.

Since 2008, Paul has been as an official Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) judge.
 

MO TEAGUE

WORLD COMBAT ARTS (WCA) FOUNDER & CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

Mo started martial arts training over 30 years ago, and has a wealth of experience in Karate, Judo, Boxing, Sambo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Silat, Wing Chun, Tai Chi & Jeet-Kune-Do.

He served for 15 years in an elite British Army infantry regiment. In that time, Mo saw active service four times, including in Northern Ireland and the Gulf War of the early nineties. While enrolled, he gained numerous qualifications, including Weapons & Tactics Instructor, Bomb Search Advisor, Arrest & Restraint Instructor, Signals Instructor, and Mountain Leader (CIV Qualification).

Mo was also a member of a covert surveillance unit, a member of The Guardian Angels, has worked as a bodyguard and was a bouncer for over 10 years having more than 300 street fights. He now trains bouncers and bodyguards, while also teaching Special Forces and law enforcement agencies.
 

RACHEL CLARKE

2nd DAN WADO RYU KARATE

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NICK BENNETT

1st DAN WADO RYU KARATE, BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSUI BLUE BELT

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WAYNE TAYLOR

3rd DAN KENDO

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