Kevin O'Hagan

Kevin has been training in Martial Arts for nearly 30 years at present. He opened his first club in 1984 and now runs many well established classes in the Bristol area. He has also taught successfully on the UK seminar circuit for many years and is held in high regard for not only his dynamic techniques and high level of fitness, but also for his down to earth realistic teaching. He holds the following grades and coaching certification from a wide source of Martial Art organisations,
6th Dan in combat Jujutsu (self defence Federation)
6th Dan Senior Instructor in self protection (British Combat Association)
1st Dan in Atemi Jujutsu (JJA)
1st Dan in Japanese Jujutsu (JJA)
Mastarr Accredited Diplomas to NVQ level 4 in; Child Protection
Health & Safety, Senior Coaching and sports psychology, instructing, first aid
Grappling styles International – Senior executing Officer
International Instructor for specialist Education & Research for Personal Protection Training
British National Martial Arts Association Millennium Award BNMAA Hon
Kevin has trained over the years with a virtual “who’s who” of Martial Arts Masters. Including, Geoff Thompson, Peter Consterdine, Neil Adams, Dave Turton, Rick Young, Jamie O’ Keefe, Renzo Gracie, John Machado, Dan ‘The Beast’ Severn, Eyal Yanilov, the late Gary Spirers, members of the Israeli Anti Terrorist – Squad, SBS and the Special Forces as well as many top Japanese Instructors.
He has always had an open mind to Martial Arts and has cross trained in Western boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Brazilian Jujutsu, Japanese Submission fighting and Kempo along with his Jujutsu skills. Although his art is one of pure combat and self protection skills he has tested himself in many areas of the sporting arena. He was placed 1st in the National Jujutsu Kumite Championship at his weight in 1998 and returned for 2nd place in 1999. He held a silver medal in the Brazilian European Championships. He has fought in the Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Championships, reaching the National finals two years in a row and has fought Pro – in the ring and cage in Vale Tudo & no holds barred fights. He has even taken part in Geoff Thompson’s infamous “Animal Day” sessions and survived! Kevin now coaches those who want to enter the ‘Cage’ to compete. He has recently taken one of his fighters to Japan to compete in the PRIDE Championships.
Kevin has produced his own unique set of training videos and has written 5 books to date on Martial Arts. He has appeared on radio and TV promoting his art and as a Self Defence Specialist and he has written for fighters magazine regularly for 8 years. His TV credits include “Muscle” a documentary following a team of Bristol Door Security shown on BBC1 and most recently he appeared on a Sky 1 TV show “Britains Hardest.”
In recent times he has linked up with Mark Hewitt of Personal Protection Training services and has held seminars in Conflict Management and Personal Security for businesses. He also taught C.P, C&R, Weapon tactics to professional bodyguards & security personnel. If you could describe somebody as a “walking encyclopedia of Martial Arts Knowledge,” then it is Kevin. His vast knowledge and training makes him one of today’s most respected instructors.

Kevin's Services:

- Fitness and conditioning
- Technique enhancement in MMA and close quarter combat
- Fear control and understanding the psychology of violence

Contact Kevin:
email - Kevinohagansas@yahoo.co.uk
website - www.bristolgoshinjutsu.com