Instructor
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“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
Exeter Practical Martial Arts’™ Founder and Chief Instructor is Matthew Sylvester. Matthew has 17 years’ experience of the martial arts, self-protection and self-defence in a sporting and practical manner - and has served in the TA (OTC), the Special Constables, acted as close protection whilst on a FAST course, and is currently a Self Protection Instructor and Door Supervisor.
His book Practical Taekwondo: Back to the Roots has sold the world over to critical acclaim and clearly demonstrates the knowledge he has.
Matthew’s qualifications include:
- 1st Dan Ao Denkou Jutsu
- Senior Instructor Instinctive Kenpo Fighting™
- Level 5 Practitioner Instinctive Kenpo Fighting™
- 3rd Dan Jung Shin Taekwondo
- 3rd Dan OKKO Karate Jutsu
- Level 3 Instructor Nigel Lee’s MEME
- 1st Dan Adam Merton’s Shunryu Kenpo
- 1st Dan Aikoushin Kobujutsu
- Instructor Family Awareness Safety Training
- Level 1 Instructor Jim Wagner’s RBPP
- UK Advisor Jim Wagner’s RBPP
- SIA Qualified Door Supervisor
- Qualified IFUMA Instructor in Chang Hon TKD
