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David Stevens

David Stevens is one of just a handful of Expert level Krav Maga instructors outside of Israel, and the only one in the UK outside of London. He is also 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 Expert Level 1
  • Krav Maga Instructor’s Certificate
  • 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.

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David Thompson

Dave has been involved in the martial arts for over twenty years, with lots of years in full contact competition at national and international level.

Relevant Qualifications and Experience:

  • Krav Maga Graduate Level 1
  • Krav Maga Instructor's Certificate
  • FAST Defence Qualified Coach
  • Kyokushin Karate, 1st Dan Black Belt

Seniors

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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.
Jamie Farrell

Jamie Farrell

Jamie has been training in Krav Maga for four years and passed his Practitioner level 5 test in November 2009. Jamie has a background in several other martial arts and self-defence systems, including escrima and ju-jitsu. Jamie is also a serving Police Officer.
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Mark Dimartino-Marriott

Mark began his Krav Maga training in 2005 at the age of 17. He has a background in Kickboxing and Kung Fu. Mark passed his P5 in November 2009, making him one of the youngest Kravists in the country to complete the Practitioner curriculum.

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