The Team
Led by Sifu Laurence Sandum, our instructors hold senior ranks across Kickboxing, Kali, Jun Fan Gung Fu, BJJ, and Judo — and share a genuine passion for helping every student reach their potential.
"I surround myself by what I consider to be the best martial artists in the world, and pass this onto my students." More than forty years in the arts, the past twenty full-time. Trained under Guro Dan Inosanto, Guro Terry Barnett, Grand Master Martin Clarke and Master Simon Wells. Winner of 'Instructor of the Year' and 'Top Martial Arts School of the Year'. Founder of S-Defence.
David began as a junior in the 1980s in Judo in Basildon, returning in 1998 with Chelmsford Pro-Am Kickboxing under Laurence Sandum. He holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kali and in Jun Fan Gung Fu, 3rd Degree in Kickboxing, Brown Belt in Judo and Blue Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Associate Instructor (Level 2) under Guro Daniel Lonero (XTMA).
Over 43 years of martial arts experience, beginning at 17 with Shotokan Karate and six years of Lau Gar Kung Fu. Black Belt in Kickboxing, Kapatiran Arnis, 4D Combatives under Guro Bob Breen, and Gracie Jiu Jitsu. In 2019 he was invited to Oklahoma and personally tested and certified by Royce Gracie.
Peter supports classes across the academy, helping every student get the most out of their training.
