JON HEGAN ACADEMY - Key Persons

Barry is one of our specialist grappling instructors. Starting with Krav Maga, he made Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu his preferred art. He has medalled several times in competition, and has trained under a number of high level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts. Barry puts in many hours of additional training on the mat, and has become a very technical exponent. He is currently a RGJJ brown belt.

Geoff has an impressive martial arts background. He holds Black Belts in Karate and Kick Boxing. He began Krav Maga in 1998 and has attended seminars with the IKMF Head instructor Eyal Yanilov. Geoff has also has attended seminars from notable other instructors such as Jeet Kune Do's Terry Barnett, and Paul Cudmore. He has also trains in RGJJ. Geoff was part of the team that assisted training the PT staff at the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre. He received his brown belt personally from Royce Gracie and is currently a KMFN Expert Level 3

Keith started training in Kempo Gohin Jitsu at university in Bristol. After finishing university, he pursued his training in Jeet Kune Do at Bob Breen's Academy in London for 2 years. Keith then started Krav Maga in 2004 & joined the instructor team in 2010. He has attended seminars with the IKMF Head instructor Eyal Yanilov, and JKD's Terry Barnett and Paul Cudmore. He is currently a KMFN Expert level 3.

Kevin started training in 1988 with Shotokan karate, from there he moved onto Su Tan do kickboxing, Mauy Thai, Kempo Jujitsu and is a fourth generation Master of Lau Gar Kung Fu. Kevin has attended seminars from notable other instructors such as Jeet Kune Do's Terry Barnett, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world champion Ronnie Wuest. He is currently an RGBJJ purple belt and KMFN Expert Level 3.

Paul is a long time friend of the Academy, and regular guest instructor. He brings 40 years of martial arts experience with him in many different disciplines. Just some of his qualifications are: Black belt in kickboxing Black belt 4D combatives under Guro Bob Breen Instructor under Guro Terry Barnett Black belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Royce Gracie Paul can be contacted paulcudmore64@hotmail.com