About Giles Richards
Giles Richards is a martial arts and self-defence expert from Somerset, UK. Giles grew up loving martial arts – watching all the classic films and great actors inspired him to take up martial arts.
At a young age he started training in Karate, progressing to Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do. He now continues to train in those styles along with K1 and MMA. He holds black belts in multiple styles, including a 3rd degree black belt in kickboxing and several kickboxing titles and belts.
- Qualified instructor of martial arts and self-defence
- Experienced and fully licensed Close Protection Bodyguard who has worked with a long list of celebrity clients
- Trained in many styles of martial arts and street defence for 20+ years
- Numerous professional competition titles
- 8 kickboxing academies with 300+ members
- Multiple “Instructor of the Year” awards
Giles has also been regularly featured in the UK’s largest martial arts magazine, Martial Arts Illustrated.
He has become a great success in his profession – picking up a number of prestigious awards from the first year he began his journey into the world of martial arts – and is very much looking forward to working with you on your journey too.
Why Martial Arts?
RESPECT &
SELF DISCIPLINE
All students, young or old, learn important personal qualities such as respect for self and others, discipline, self-control, self-defence and confidence.
DIET &
HEALTH
We support our classes with advice on sensible eating to allow students to naturally and sustainably build up the stamina and strength of experienced students
STRENGTH &
FITNESS
All students, young or old, learn important personal qualities such as respect for self and others, discipline, self-control, self-defence and confidence.