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.