Instructors
Head Coach, Sifu Steve Hazell
Steve first experienced martial arts in 1977 aged 7 through a local
judo class. In the early 80's he took up judo again for several
years, gaining a blue belt. In the late 80's he trained in Judo and Jiu Jitsu for
several years achieving a purple belt in Goshin Jiu Jitsu and in 1993 he began training in Wing Chun
Kung Fu under Master James Sinclair of the UK Wing Chun Association.
Steve was with the association for eleven years, and after three years he was awarded assistant/trainee instructor.
He continued attending lessons and instructor training, and after eight years was awarded his Sifu title.
Steve also coached others to assistant instructor during this time.
Steve feels through training in the fighting arts, people can become less aggressive but also confident enough not to fight just to protect a delicate ego, and if necessary, are well able to defend themselves in self defence using a realistic and effective system. He believes that the first lesson is always the hardest because you know nothing, but after that it becomes a learning process, which makes good sense, once you begin to grasp the theories and principles. In 2003, Steve began training in the grappling arts at various clubs to further develop his skills. He now trains with Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has gained a blue belt.
Steve is also a qualified Sports Therapist and Personal Fitness Trainer, ensuring that training is safe and effective. He is qualified in Swedish and Sports Massage and has studied Chinese medicine and Shiatsu, an eastern therapeutic technique of using pressure points and stretches to enhance well-being. Steve teaches small groups and private martial arts tuition, and is a qualified home-office approved standard instructor in Unarmed Defence Tactics, Baton techniques and Quick Kuff, which also includes Conflict Resolution.
- Sifu in Wing Chun Kung Fu – qualified by UKWCKFA
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
- Judo Blue Belt
- Goshin Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
- Unarmed Defence Tactics Home Office Approved Standard Instructor
- Qualified Sports Therapist & Personal Fitness Trainer
- Defence and Restraint Instructor (DART)
- Teaching qualification - City and Guilds
- Delivery in Conflict Management qualification - City and Guilds
He maintains that he will always remain a student of martial arts
himself, wanting to improve his own ability as much as possible
and therefore continues to train with martial arts experts in
specialist areas to further improve his abilities and experiences,
to share with his students.
Steve has been CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) police checked
Mobile: 07905 676212
Email: steve@kentwingchun.co.uk
Sifu Doug Creed
Doug is experienced in a variety of martial arts styles. His first martial art was Shotokan Karate,
studied at a young age for 4 years. Later, he trained and successfully competed in Thai/Kick Boxing
for a period of 2 years.
Doug has been training with Steve since 1996 and has put in many hours of hard work, effort and a consistent attendance, which has led him to become the first and deserving instructor to be awarded the title of Sifu by Steve.
Martial arts have always been much more than a hobby to him and are part of his life, a dedication no doubt which has led him to continue learning, testing and developing his skills; in 2004 he began studying the grappling arts which has led him to partake in competitions.
Doug runs Strood mixed ability class on Monday evenings. For class details click here.
He can be contacted on:
Mobile: 07884 067288
Email: Doug@creed35.fsnet.co.uk
Assistant Instructor Barry Featherstone, Strood
Barry has been training with us since 2003. He has shown dedication through regular attendance and
often training outside of class in his spare time. When Doug opened the Strood class Barry became
his assistant instructor.
Doug is pleased to have Bazza as his side kick!
Assistant Instructor Andy Elliott
Andy started training in martial arts at a very young age with his experienced father, whose teachers
included Sifu James Uglow and the late Master Derek Jones. Andy trained for some time in judo and
boxing before training in Shaolin, Hsing I and San Shou for 18 months.
In February 2004, Andy began training with Sifu Steve Hazell and has shown great attitude and commitment. He attends all group classes, trains with other students outside of class in addition to having private lessons with Steve. We are positive Andy will become a good instructor and representative for us.
Andy regularly works the Doors as a Door Supervisor and has gained valuable experience.
Andy has his own class on Wednesday evenings
He can be contacted on:
Mobile: 07595 645083
Email: andysxi3891@yahoo.co.uk