Kennie Gould

Military

i was Returned To Unit after sustaining a recurring injury (Not PTSD Related) on British Pathfinder Platoon Selection in the mid 1990s

My time in the Army taught me that real world violence can be unpredictable. Life changing and incredibly intense. i was sadly discharged from the Army in 1997.

My passion for Martial Arts

Begun when I studied karate for 10 years. Taught by Phil Woodfield 4th Dan Black Belt. I later began work in the Close Protection industry. providing security to a number of celebrities including TV, Sports Personalities and Music Celebrities, and worked in teams assigned to high-profile individuals. When i was not away on CP Tasks, i was working in pubs and clubs as door supervisor (an education in itself).

Krav Maga

Became my true passion where I devoted my life to becoming an instructor. i was a former student and instructor for the British Krav Maga Association 2012 -2017(Founder Paul Grey (Blue Belt).

I’m 100% dedicated to teaching only the finest techniques to my Practitioners, I’ve taken part in various seminars in the UK taught by Amit Porat a Former IDF Krav Maga Instructor in Israel plus Jeff Mount a 3rd Dan Black Belt Krav Maga Instructor for Krav Maga World Wide from the USA. 

2016

I completed a 140 hour intensive krav maga and education course at Wingate Academic Institute in Israel. Taught by Gabi Shai Executive officer at Israel Operational Krav Maga. Also Avi Abeceeden 10th Dan Grand Master at Israel Krav Maga Association in Israel (KAMMI). Which they was former krav maga students of the founder of krav maga, imi Litchfield

2017

Affiliated to Krav Maga Alliance USA (John Whitman) i attended various krav maga seminars and instructor training hosted by Brice Martens, in Belgium. I successfully gained my brown belt level 5 krav maga belt, assessed by Brice Martens 3rd Dan Black Belt krav maga instructor, for Krav Maga Alliance USA  

2019

I passed my 1^st Dan Black Belt Krav Maga Instructors Grading, assessed by Doctor Itay Gil. 8^th Dan the founder of Protect Israel Security Solutions, also a former Israeli Special Forces (Yamam) operative.. plus continues to serve in the IDF the rank of Major.

2022

i was a warded my 2nd Dan Black Belt on behalf of South West Krav Maga.

I emphasise tough, real world training. Every session is tough, but good fun and enjoyable. I don’t tolerate egos and generally have a really nice group of people male and female above the age of 18 year old.

I understand some of you may be nervous, unfit or carry injuries of your own, that’s OK. I’m happy to work around these issues but I will hold the expectation that you must do the best you can.

I believe one of the ways I can deliver the best Krav Maga training to my students. Is to keep updating my own skills and Knowledge, by attending regular instructor events Worldwide and (BJJ) Brazilian Jujitsu Gracie Barra Classes in Swindon

2023/2024 

2025

Assessed and passed Blue Belt Brazilian Jujitsu Grading at Trident Brazilian Jujitsu, By 2nd Dan Black Belt Professor Pat Reeves.