Instructor Profile
I have been In martial arts most of my life .. Started early as a child and carried on through to the present day .
I believe that martial arts made me who I am .. And sculptured me as a man ..
Helped me with my focus and concentration .. All the way to confidence and self belief , all the qualities that we all strive for ..
My first black belt was in Shotokan a great art of power and stance , great mental attitude , then on to Wada Ryu , pushed on to 2nd dan , then I found Thai boxing … and combat sport , loved it , the freedom and explosive power I fought undefeated as a pro fighter ..
Then kickboxing .. I went through a fitness freak stage , and it really worked my cardio .. Got to 2nd dan black belt , I also fought full contact there ..
Ahhh then came Brazilian ju jitsu … wow what and explosion for me , and the conversion to MMA ( submission) , it was total freedom .. To explore and try out principles and concepts , I again fought MMA at a pro level … and still compete now ..
I have left to last my Kenpo ….
The true love of my martial journey ..
It fed all my needs , speed power , but most of all the warrior instinct ..
A truly amazing art , and I have been gifted to have trained with the greatest living kenpoists in existence … and follow my dream to become the best I can.
I am now a 4th deg black belt .. my pride and joy .. I have a great instructor mr Kevin mills .. In my opinion the best kenpoist I have met , totally free in the art .. And a true gent , I am still pushing my boundaries in this great art and love nothing more than to share it with all .
Over all the most important thing for me as an instructor is to be the best student I can … and keep to the path no matter what ..
In between all of this I have been a professional doorman for 12 years in some of the toughest clubs ..
Spent a bit of time doing CPP ( bodyguard work) .
I am also the proud owner of south west black belt academy .. And I am striving to make it the best dojo in the west , and push on with my work with kid’s … our future .
Also writing for martial arts illustrated ,
The UK’s leading martial arts magazine
And keep promoting Kenpo …
Again I consider myself privileged to write for such a magazine
Many thanks
Matt follain
Kenpo 4th deg black belt
k.f.s 3rd deg black belt
Kickboxing 2nd deg black belt
Shotokan 1st dan black belt
Wada ryu 2nd dan black belt
Thai boxing level 5 instructor
MMA ( submission) instructor
British combat association instructor