Instructor
Exeter Practical Martial Arts’™ Founder and Chief Instructor is Matthew Sylvester. Matthew is a graded practitioner of Taekwondo, Ao Denkou Jitsu, Freestyle Kempo, Reality Based Self Defence, Practical Self Defence™, and FAST.
“Matthew Sylvester is a true 21st century martial artist. His enthusiasm for the martial arts and his research into keeping them relevant to the modern world should serve as an inspiration to all.”- Iain Abernethy 5th Dan
He is also Features Editor and regular columnist for the UK’s leading martial arts magazine ‘Combat’. His columns are unique, ‘Brutally Honest’ is the only equipment review column of its type that tests and reviews equipment based on its own merit. ‘To The Point’ covers practical applications for Taekwondo patterns.
Matthew has experience of the martial arts in a sporting and practical manner and has served in the TA (OTC), the Special Constables, has done Close Protection and is currently a Door Supervisor.