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David Stevens is an ex-security professional who is a veteran of numerous violent and highly aggressive situations. He understands – from first hand experience – what works and what doesn’t.

Relevant Qualifications and Experience

  • Krav Maga Instructor’s Certificate
  • Krav Maga Graduate Level 5
  • Experienced Muay Thai boxer
  • FAST Defence Instructor
  • Judo – including member of Brunel University Judo Squad (1992-96)
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shaolin Mok-Gar Kung Fu
  • Kali/Escrima/JKD
  • ABA Boxing
  • Brasilian Jiu-Jitsu under Lee Livingstone

David has also trained in Aikido; Wing Chun; Goju-Ryu and Modern Fighting Systems (MFS). David has trained, taught, and competed in Israel, the USA, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, France and Singapore.

As well as having over twenty-five years martial arts experience David has worked as a nightclub doorman for seven years, for the Probation Service, as a civil servant, and in the field of VIP protection and crowd control.

David has been a University Lecturer since 1998. He has worked at top educational institutions both in the UK and the US. He currently works as a Lecturer at the University of Nottingham. David brings this wealth of professional teaching experience from the academic setting to his self-defence classes.

Seniors

Photograph of Senior - Dave Thompson

David Thompson

David has been training in martial arts for almost 15 years. He holds a 1st Dan Black Belt in Kyokushin karate, and has fought in many full-contact knock-down competitions at national and international level. David holds the grade of Graduate Level One in Krav Maga. He was the first Krav Maga student in the UK to achieve this rank.

David assists with classes and seminars and is one of the few fully qualified FAST Defence Coaches in the UK.
Photograph of Senior - Gary Brooks

Gary Brooks

Gary began his training with several years of competitive Judo before moving on to Krav Maga. Gary was the first person through the door when Krav Maga - Nottingham opened, and he trains extremely hard. Gary holds the rank of Practitioner Level Five; the highest student rank in Krav Maga. Gary often uses his technical understanding to help new members grasp techniques and concepts, as well as assisting with teaching and seminars.

 

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