Robin French

I began training in martial arts and combat sports as a teenager, in the early 90’s, initially training in kickboxing at a local sports centre in Burnham-on-Crouch.

Whilst studying for an engineering degree at Coventry University, martial arts went on the back burner, but I still dabbled a little; training a small amount in Aikido, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Vale Tudo.

Since graduating in 2002, I have trained extensively under Sifu Laurence Sandum, and I am extremely grateful for all the opportunities and experience that he has given me.

I currently run Gracie Jiu Jitsu classes, and also offer personal training in a variety of disciplines

During my time training I have achieved the following certifications:

Boxing

• Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)

Gracie Jiu Jitsu / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

• Purple Belt (PSBJJA)

Judo

• Level 1 Instructor (IBF)
• Brown Belt (AEJF)

Jiu Jitsu

• Orange Belt (IBF)

Jun Fan Gung Fu

• Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
• 3^rd Degree Black Belt (UK MASDA)
• Level 2 (PAMA)

Kali / Filipino Martial Arts

• Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
• 3^rd Degree Black Belt (UK MASDA)
• Level 1 (PAMA)

Kickboxing

• Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
• 3^rd Degree Black Belt (UK MASDA / WUMA)

Muay Thai

• Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
• 3^rd Degree Black Belt (UK MASDA)

Sombo

• Level 1 Instructor (IBF)
• Brown Belt (IBF)

Wing Chun

• Green Belt under Sifu Francis Fong (FFIA)

Other

• Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified

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