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John Skillen
Mr John Skillen


John Skillen Biography


John has trained extensively with a host of other world renowned instructors.

He has been trained in and has studied various forms of martial arts for over 30 years.

John Skillen Martial Arts background:

Greco Roman Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, 4th Degree Black belt Kickboxing, Black Sash Kung Fu, Black belt Judo and Judo Coach, A.B.A Full Boxing Coach, B.C.A full Self Protection Coach, Former national Judo champion, Former Amateur Boxer and an Amateur Boxing Association champion trainer.
Over 20 years involvement with Nightclub and Venue security.
"John is an excellent coach and a nice guy who makes you feel welcome from the start. The training environment is very pleasant; the gym is clean and bright and the atmosphere friendly.

When I first contacted John about boxing lessons he was positive and motivational.  He did not feel that my age (57) was any reason for me not to learn. I was inspired to make the 90 mile round trip to his gym. 

From the beginning I realised he was an intelligent and skilled teacher and that I was getting quality training. I have trained with other instructors and none have been in the same league. John has vast experience of real life violent confrontations.  As a result, what you get from him is not theory - just stuff that works. Since I have been training with him, my physical skills, confidence and street awareness have all dramatically improved.

Personal training with John has been one of my better decisions and I unreservedly recommend him."

Paul Woolley - IT Trainer


Amateur Boxing
Association


British Combat Association



British Judo Council

Video Clips


Click to view - or - Right click to download John demonstrating the "Powerslap" technique in a seminar

Click to view - or - Right click to download John demonstrating the "Powerslap to Head" technique

Click to view - or - Right click to download John demonstrates the "Multiple Strike"

Click to view - or - Right click to download John Conducting one of his regular "Hill Sprint" exercises


Many more instructional video clips available here

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John is featured in Black belt magazine - a magazine from the United States dedicated to self defense.

"Black Belt Ranks the 20 Best Street Fighters in the Martial Arts World"
by Lito Angeles

8 John Skillen


"This guy, even though he's only in his 30's is a legendary street fighter in England. He's ferocious, an animal. He's had 2000 fights, most of which occurred during the 15 plus years he worked as a bouncer. He crushed everybody. A one punch knockout artist who's trained exclusively in Judo, boxing and other arts. Now he runs a martial arts school."

"2000 fights - wow that's a lot of fights, I don't know about the figure I've lost count of how many fights I've had - but it's nice to get recognition from such a professional publication" John Skillen