Our Instructors
All Combat Academy UK instructors are CRB checked; first aid qualified, passed the instructor exanimation and have been training with Combat Academy UK for a minimum of 5 years. All Bracknell instructors regularly train with Master Ian Gaudlie the founder of Combat Academy UK.
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Tuesday Night Club Instructor Andy Furnell |
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Andy is a very energetic Combat Academy UK instructor; he is also experienced in Thai boxing. An energetic class, suitable for all. |
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Friday Night Instructor Master Ian Gauldie 6th Dan |
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Senior Instructor of Combat Academy UK and friendly! Ian is the former W.U.M.A World Self Defence Champion, holder of over 15 National titles won over 10 years competing. He has been teaching in the martial arts for 20 years. |
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Assistant Kathryn Norton |
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Kathryn regularly helps with the children’s class. Kathryn has been a keen member of Bracknell Club and over the years has shown herself to be a worthy training partner to all that attend. Watch out for her right hook as her opponent found out in this years Interclub. |
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Assistant Nick Rodger |
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Nick regularly helps with the children’s class. Nick always pays attention to the fine points of a technique and when teaching always explains why a technique works. Nick is a keen cyclist and has good fitness so never gives up. |
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Assistant Ricky Munn |
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Ricky regularly helps with the children’s class. Ricky is brilliant at presenting techniques so all the students can have a go. Ricky is patient with children, and then trains 100% in the adult’s class. |








