Martial Arts Brighton, martial art, hove, sussex, self defence, alternative to taekwondo

Meet the Instructor team

Chief Instructor

Image of Main instructors Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts Brighton

All our Instructors are first aid trained and have undergone a CRB Police background check.

The Brighton self defence is an award winning martial arts school. In 2008 the Brighton self defence won the prestigous national 'Blue Ribbon' award in recognition of its outstanding student service and school management. BSD was also recognised for its outstanding growth rate in 2008 at a separate awards ceremony.

If you're looking for a reality based self defence in Brighton then you have come to the right place, our training incoporates kickboxing, MMA, Boxing, Ju jit su and Judo.

Head Instructors

Robert Tanswell

Chief Instructor - I have trained in Martial Arts for many years and trained in various styles, I am the head instructor and school owner of Brighton Self defence, I have trained in Kick boxing, Karate, Kung fu, Krav Maga, MMA and work in the security industry.

Bethany Rodd

I have been learning at Brighton Self Defence for the last 5 years and am very proud to be promoted recently to Assistant Instructor having completed the Advanced Training programme. Brighton Self Defence has really improved my fitness and self defence skills and I enjoy working with the other Instructors. I am currently working towards my 2nd degree black belt test which should hopefully be early next year!

Assistant Instructors

Scott Rodney

Chief Instructor - Having been a practitioner of BSD for a considerable time, I have found it to be a very fascinating and affective form of self defence. BSD uses drills and techniques that ‘’home’’ in on your natural instincts and reactions to protect yourself, building confidence in the process. The belt systems, helps develop a person, both physically and mentally and is suited for all ages and genders, but one of the most important philosophies of BSD is to enjoy yourself, regardless of age.