Academy Instructors

Keith Gilliland - Chief Instructor & Founder

Master Keith Gilliland has been studying Martial Arts since 1973. He holds multiple Black Belts and Instructorships in various Martial Arts including;

6th Dan Kickboxing

5th Dan Doce Pares (Filipino Martial Arts System)

2nd Dan W.T.F. Taekwondo

1st Dan I.T.F. Taekwondo

Instructor in Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do under Larry Hartsell, Ron Balicki, Paul Vunak

Instructor In Kali – Eskrima – Arnis under Ron Balicki, SGM Val Pableo

Progressive Fighting Systems P.F.S. Full Instructor under Paul Vunak.

Instructor in Muay Thai under Ron Balicki

Master Gilliland is a former British, European and World Champion. He has coached students to the same levels who have fought all over the world.

He was coach / manager for World Champion Alfie Lewis`s squads for nearly 7 years. Both the adult and junior teams were very successful both home and abroad. 

For several years he wrote a column for Combat Magazine called the Filipino Way which promoted Kali – Eskrima – Arnis. He also produces dvd`s and online lessons on all his Arts. He has authored several books on Martial Arts and continues to write and produce material .

Matthew Woodfield - Assistant Instructor

Matt is our Instructor for Jeet Kune Do which he holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt.

He also studies and teaches Kickboxing which he holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt and Kali Filipino Arts advanced level student.

Matt also holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Melissa Lucas - Assistant Instructor

Melissa is head coach of our Children`s Martial Arts classes and our ladies sessions.

She studied at university and holds BSc(Hons) Sports Science.

In Martial Arts Melissa holds a 2nd degree Black Belt (testing for 2nd Degree) along with grades in Jeet Kune Do, Kali & Thai Boxing.