Head Coach: Jim Halton
Founder and Head Coach of Bristol Titans, with over 20 years’ experience in combat sports, self-defence, and professional instruction.
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.
