Instructor Profiles | Bristol Titans
Meet Our Expert Krav Maga Instructors in Bristol
At Bristol Titans, we are proud to offer expert-led Krav Maga training in Bristol delivered by a highly qualified team. Our instructors are dedicated to helping you build real-world self-defence skills in a supportive and professional environment.
Head Coach: Jim Halton
Jim Halton is the founder and lead instructor at Bristol Titans. With decades of experience and a deep background in multiple martial arts, Jim provides world-class coaching to both beginners and advanced students.
Current Qualifications in Martial Arts and Self-Defence:
- Fully licensed Level 5 Specialist Krav Maga Senior Instructor
- Kru in Muay Thai
- Instructor of Paul Vunak’s Progressive Fighting Systems R.A.T. (Rapid Assault Tactics)
- Sports Coach with the British Chinese Council of Martial Arts
- Black Belt in Hung Gar Shaolin Kung Fu (Wei-t-o organisation)
- Ground Combatives Certified Instructor
- Progressive Fighting Systems Instructor – Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts
- Submission Wrestling Coach
- British Combat Association Instructor
Sports Coaching Qualifications:
- Qualified Sports Therapist (International Institute of Sports Therapy)
- Fitness Instructor (World Amateur Bodybuilding Association)
- Qualified MMA Conditioning Coach
- PTLLS Level 4 Certified
- Muay Thai Fitness Instructor
- Kettlebell Coach
Security Background:
- Level 3 NCFE Award in Criminology (With Distinction)
- Close Protection Officer (Licensed Bodyguard)
- Experienced Door Supervisor
Combat Sports Experience:
- Competed multiple times in full-contact MMA and Kickboxing
For more on Jim’s training style, visit our FAQ or explore our self-defence programs.
Luke Cousins – Assistant Instructor
Luke has been training in Krav Maga since 2011 and holds one of the highest practitioner grades in the British Krav Maga Association.
- P7 Krav Maga
- British Krav Maga Association Assistant Instructor
Paul “Ern” Herniman – Assistant Instructor
Paul is a seasoned martial artist with a long-standing background in traditional and modern fighting systems.
- Karate Brown Belt
- Kung Fu Black Belt
- P7 Krav Maga
- British Krav Maga Association Assistant Instructor
Tom Shadwell – Assistant Instructor
With 20+ years of training, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to the team.
- P7 Krav Maga
- British Krav Maga Assistant Instructor
- Wing Chun
- Judo
Ryan Ledbury – Assistant Instructor
Ryan brings frontline experience and a strong practical understanding of real-world violence to his instruction.
- High-level frontline experience
- Began training Krav Maga in 2011
- P7 Krav Maga
- Assistant Instructor, British Krav Maga Association
Why Choose Bristol Titans?
- All instructors are certified under the British Krav Maga Association
- Our team has real-world experience, competition backgrounds, and a commitment to helping students of all levels
- We offer both Adult and Kids Krav Maga Classes
- A focus on practical, real-life self-defence—not just theory or tradition
Ready to Start Training?
👉 Join our Krav Maga classes in Bristol or contact us to speak with our team and get started today.