Head Coach: Jim Halton
Jim Halton first began martial arts training in the 1980s and has spent the last 25 years immersed in combat sports, self-defence and physical training.
With over 20 years of coaching experience, Jim has worked with everyone from complete beginners to military personnel, police officers, close protection professionals, professional fighters, national champions and international competitors.
For more than 16 years he has run Bristol Titans as a full-time professional coach, helping people improve their fitness, self-defence skills and confidence through realistic training and hard work.
During that time he has earned instructor-level qualifications across multiple martial arts systems, alongside qualifications in sports coaching, sports therapy, kettlebell training, MMA conditioning and related fields.
Today Jim is the founder and head coach of Bristol Titans Krav Maga, teaching adults and children throughout the week in classes that combine practical self-defence, combat sports and physical conditioning.
Martial Arts & Combat Sports
- Fully licensed Krav Maga Instructor with the British Krav Maga Association (BKMA)
- Muay Thai Kru, Instructor under Master Sken
- 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
- British Combat Association Instructor
Coaching & Physical Training
- 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 & Professional Experience
- Level 3 NCFE Award in Criminology (With Distinction)
- Close Protection Officer (Licensed Bodyguard)
- Experienced Door Supervisor
- 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
Our Training Approach
- Led by experienced instructors with real-world and combat sports backgrounds
- Structured progression built around core skills and pressure-tested techniques
- Practical self-defence training focused on realistic situations
- Controlled intensity to allow long-term, consistent training
- A respectful, supportive environment for all experience levels
Ready to Start Training?
👉 Join our Krav Maga classes in Bristol or contact us to speak with our team and get started today.
