Robin French
![Robin French Robin French](http://www.achievementthroughgreateffort.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/robinfrench.jpg)
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:
- Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
Gracie Jiu Jitsu / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Purple Belt (PSBJJA)
Jiu Jitsu
- Orange Belt (IBF)
- Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
- 3rd Degree Black Belt (UK MASDA)
- Level 2 (PAMA)
- Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
- 3rd Degree Black Belt (UK MASDA)
- Level 1 (PAMA)
- Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
- 3rd Degree Black Belt (UK MASDA / WUMA)
- Full Instructor under Laurence Sandum (UK MASDA)
- 3rd Degree Black Belt (UK MASDA)
- Level 1 Instructor (IBF)
- Brown Belt (IBF)
- Green Belt under Sifu Francis Fong (FFIA)
Other
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
![Robin French with Guro Neil McLeod and Rachael McLeod - Feb 2020 Robin French with Guro Neil McLeod and Rachael McLeod - Feb 2020](http://www.achievementthroughgreateffort.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RobinFrenchWithGuroNeilMcLeodAndRachaelMcLeod-Feb2020.jpg)
Guro Neil McLeod Seminar – February 2020
![Robin French with Halldor Sveinsson, Peter Squire and TPSUK Members - Jan 2020 Robin French with Halldor Sveinsson, Peter Squire and TPSUK Members - Jan 2020](http://www.achievementthroughgreateffort.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RobinFrenchWithHalldorSveinssonPeterSquireAndTPSUKMembers-Jan2020.jpg)
Halldór Sveinsson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Seminar – January 2020
![Robin French wIth Professor Allan Manganello, Peter Squire, and New TPSUK Blue Belts - Nov 2019 Robin French wIth Professor Allan Manganello, Peter Squire, and New TPSUK Blue Belts - Nov 2019](http://www.achievementthroughgreateffort.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RobinFrenchWIthProfessorAllanManganelloPeterSquireAndNewTPSUKBlueBelts-Nov2019.jpg)
Professor Allan Manganello Seminar – November 2019
![Robin French with Johann Eyvindsson - October 2019 Robin French with Johann Eyvindsson - October 2019](http://www.achievementthroughgreateffort.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RobinFrenchWithJohannEyvindsson-October2019.jpg)
Johann Eyvindsson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Seminar – October 2019
![Robin French with Guro Daniel Lonero - September 2019 Robin French with Guro Daniel Lonero - September 2019](http://www.achievementthroughgreateffort.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RobinFrenchWithGuroDanielLonero-September2019.jpg)
Guro Daniel Lonero Seminar – September 2019