A unique individual in the martial arts world, Bob Breen is renowned for his teaching abilities and his knowledge. He has captained his country in international competition in two differing martial arts and has been at the forefront of martial arts development throughout his career.  He’s qualified as a Full Instructor in JKD and Kali under Dan Inosanto. Bob is an inspiration to many and leads a superb team of staff and Instructors. He teaches a synthesis of empty hand, stick and knife work, using integrated principles for all three areas that creates a uniquely functional system whatever the challenge whatever the weapon. He is regarded by many, as ‘The Guru’ and has received many lifetime achievement awards for his services to Martial arts

Regarded as the father of JKD and the Filipino martial arts in Europe and was a  founder member of the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation in 1987 and founder of the European Arnis Kali Eskrima Federation in 1992. He fought in the first World Championships in the Philippines in 1989, as well as being team coach in 89 and in 1992. His current interests are stick sparring, multiple opponents and grappling/MMA.What sets Bob apart is his reputation as a teacher, producing many of the top instructors in the UK today.