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Kru Jim Burns

Kru Jim Burns is Director of coaching and senior instructor with over 35 years experience within martial arts, Jim’s qualifications include; black belt full contact karate, 10th khan Muay Thai boxing, professional boxing trainer, Black belt 2nd Dan (BCA), Muay Thai Judge and referee and is affiliated to several governing bodies: British Boxing Board of Control, British Thai Boxing Council and the British Combat Association, Jim is the ex-boxing editor of Martial Arts Illustrated and is a published writer having written the ground breaking training manual; ‘The Art of Boxing’ published by JA Tech publications 1998.

There is a world of difference between sparring in the gym and fighting ‘for real’ out there on the street, Jim spent six years working as a night club doorman and as such knows how important hard training and discipline is. That said Jim’s style of coaching is relaxed and informative whilst adhering to the codes, ethics and traditions of eastern martial arts. With many years of coaching experience, Jim is able to impart his vast wealth of knowledge with great skill.

Qualifications:

1st Dan Black belt Karate

10th Khan Muay Thai Boxing

2nd Dan Black belt (BCA)

Professional boxing trainer

Muay Thai Boxing Judge/referee

Qualified close protection operative.

2nd Dan (CSP)