The Finest in Martial Arts, Self Defence, Savate & Kickboxing Training
The Academy was established in 1989 by instructors qualified in a variety of martial arts and combat disciplines. We offer high-quality, safe and fun classes in a friendly and appropriately relaxed environment.
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Tarquin Coles joined the Academy in 1997, after previously studying Karate for six years and having achieved his black belt in that discipline. He was the first member of the Academy to win a Sombo Wrestling black belt, when he became British Champion in the 90kg weight class in Bedford in 1998. Tarquin was awarded his CAMA Level I Grappling instructorship in July 2003. Although not teaching regularly at this time, Tarquin is often present at training sessions, and is a great training partner whether you are a beginner or an advanced student.
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Jon West has trained with the Academy for 17 years, mainly in Savate, Cane and Kali. He holds moniteur level in Savate and Canne de Combat. Jon competed in the Championnat du Monde de Canne de Combat held in La Réunion in October 2004, and was also the main instructor for the Great Britain team. Jon and Morgan share the teaching of the Monday evening Canne de Combat class.
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Here's a small selection of the messages we were delighted to receive in July 2009 when we celebrated the 20th birthday of the Academy:
Rick Faye, Chief Instructor, Minnesota Kali Group:
As far as Ollie Batts goes...that horrible man - He has only been one of the truly solid pillars of martial arts in the UK for as long as I have known him. His knowledge is vast and his ability to communicate and inspire students has helped thousands.
I have grown a deep respect for Ollie (and Julie as well) over our years of association. His attention to detail and ability to use new information has kept CAMA on the forefront of this field for many years. I have always looked forward to my trips to Cambridge and I hope this year's is as good as always.
Deepest Respects and best wishes
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Morgan Alexander began training, with Julie, in self defence and Kali in 1997. She joined the Academy in 1999, and was awarded her JKD/Kali instructor qualification in September 2006. Morgan was awarded Instructor Level 2 in CAMA JKD-Kali-Silat 'Integrated Fighting Arts' in October 2009. Morgan also holds Moniteur status in Savate and Canne de Combat and brown belt in Doce Pares Eskrima.
Morgan competed in the World Canne de Combat Championships in 2004 (La Réunion), 2008 (Marburg, Germany), 2012 (St herbal, France) and 2016 (Varazdin, Croatia). Morgan has been a member of the GB national Savate team since 2006 and was a Bronze medallist in the 2012 and 2016 World Savate Assaut Championships and World Savate Combat Championships. She was also a Silver Medallist in the 2015 European Savate Assaut Championships. She also represented GB in the World Combat Games in 2013 (St Petersburg, Russia).
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