Instructors

Paul Treacy

Sijo/Hanshi Founder Master Instructor 9th Degree LKD / 9th Degree Jiu Jitsu

Paul is the founder of our academy, he has been involved in the world martial arts and self-defence for over 50 years and has worked in security for 30 plus years. Paul has worked as a bodyguard to various celebrities including Robbie Williams, Jason Donovan, Slash from Guns n Roses, the band Blur, Jordan and many others.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Paul is a highly respected self-defence expert with many years of experience in various martial arts and defensive tactics, teaching both in the U.K and internationally. He is renowned for his practical approach to personal safety, combining traditional martial arts techniques with modern self-defence strategies. He has dedicated his career to empowering individuals with the skills and confidence needed to protect themselves and their loved ones. Paul is well-known for his dynamic and inclusive approach to self-defence, focusing on empowering individuals of all backgrounds to develop practical and effective self-protection skills. He is passionate about advocating for women’s self-defence and community awareness.

SPECIALISATIONS
LKD Combat
Wing Chun
FMA (Filipino Martial Arts: Kali /Eskrima /Arnis)
Aikijitsu
Kick Boxing
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
Women’s Self-Defence
Security tactical Training
Conflict management
Physical Intervention
Martial arts weapons

CERTIFIED CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Wing Chun Master level
Filipino Martial Arts: Instructor level
Aiki Jitsu Black Belt 8th degree
Kick Boxing Black Belt 5th degree
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu: Black Belt 9th degree
Ryu Kyu Kobudo 5th degree
LKD Combat: Black Belt 9th degree
Certified security Instructor for Security bodies
Urban Kombat Certified Master instructor Level 4
Women’s Self-Defence: Certified WDT (women’s defensive tactics) Instructor Level 4

Delivering Conflict management Level 3

Delivering Physical Intervention in the security Industry Level 3

Delivering Education & Training Level 3

Professional Experience

1. Founder and Master Instructor

Urban Kombat defence systems

Founded in 2023, offering comprehensive self-defence training programs for individuals of all skill levels. UKDS emphasizes realistic and practical self-defence techniques that are street effective.

2. Founder Master Instructor

Paul Treacy’s Academy of Martial Arts

Founded originally in 1984 as Paul Treacy’s martial arts Academy, offering martial arts classes for adults and children from the age of 7yrs old. The academy runs classes across Enfield teaching LKD combat, Senshi Jiu Jitsu and Dragon Warrior kids’ classes.

3. Founder Master instructor

Senshi Jiu Jitsu Ryu

Founded in 2010 originally named Shogun Jiu Jitsu, this system is a continuation of the teachings taught to Paul from Grand master Richard Morris 10th degree. The school was created to expand on the original teaching syllabus and make the art even more accessible to the public, while keeping close to the ethos of Grand master Morris’s teachings, philosophy and practical approach to self-defence.

4. Self-Defence Consultant

Consults with various security personnel to develop and implement defensive tactics training programs and skills. Provides comprehensive safety and self-defence training for corporate clients, focusing on workplace violence prevention and personal safety strategies. Develops customized training programs for businesses and organizations.

Notable Achievements

Media Appearances: Featured on various TV shows and news programs as a self-defence expert, including ‘The Big Breakfast’ and ‘The James Whale Show.’ And was featured in the martial art magazines, Martial Arts Illustrated and Combat Magazine

Public Speaking: Has spoken at seminars and conferences in reference to personal safety and self-defence, sharing his expertise with diverse audiences.

Community Involvement: Actively participates in the community, offering self-defence workshops and courses for local councils and schools, colleges and youth clubs

Training Philosophy

Paul Treacy believes that self-defence is a fundamental human right and that everyone should have access to effective training. His philosophy centre’s on the principles of awareness, avoidance and action, emphasising the importance of mental preparedness and physical conditioning. He advocates for realistic training scenarios that mimic real-life situations to better prepare his students for potential threats.
This profile encapsulates Paul Treacy’s extensive experience, qualifications and commitment to teaching martial arts and self-defence, making him a leading expert in the field.

Panos Georghiou

Shihan /Sigung Master Instructor 6th Degree Jiu Jitsu / 7th Degree LKD

Shihan Panos Georghiou has been studying martial arts for over 50 years. He was a Judo competitor and winner of many trophies in his younger years. He then moved on to learn other arts and became a Black sash 3rd level in Wing Chun in the late 90's and studied American Kenpo.
He holds the rank of 6th degree in Senshi Jiu Jitsu with the teaching title of Shihan and holds the title of Sigung and the rank of 7th Degree in LKD Combat. Panos is a popular instructor and has a vast amount of knowledge which he shares with enthusiasm at the academy where he teaches every week.

Josh Rinderspacher

Sifu/ Sensei senior Instructor 1st Degree Black Sash LKD / Black belt 1st degree Jiu Jitsu

Sifu Josh has been a student of the LKD combat system and Jiu Jitsu for over 10 years and holds the rank of black belt in both arts. He also has extensive knowledge in the art of Kali and has a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. Although now based in America, he travels back to the UK to continue his studies with Master Treacy. Josh has opened an American branch of our academy in Florida teaching LKD combat and Senshi Jiu Jitsu. Josh is a senior member of our teaching team at the academy.

Norman Areh

Sensei Black Belt 1st Degree Jiu Jitsu

Norman has been studying Jiu Jitsu for over 7 years and holds the rank of Black belt 1st degree. He spent many years studying boxing and other martial arts, but found Jiu Jitsu to be the art for him. He shows great patience and care while helping and assisting the junior grades and teaches with passion for the art, Norman is a member of our teaching team.

George Agathangelou

Sihing Snr Assistant Instructor LKD Combat

George has a background in Penchak Silat and Hap Kune Do Kung Fu amongst other arts, he has been training for over the 35 years. He was formerly in the police force for 11years and was awarded commendations for bravery. He has worked as a close protection officer and a SIA security trainer. George is a snr member of our Dragon Warrior teaching team, teaching weekly classes.

Ada Aydemir

Sihing Assistant Instructor LKD Combat

Ada has been a student for many years and recently became part of the team, helping teach the children's classes. He started his training as young man of 10 years old in the Dragon Warrior classes over 8 years ago. Ada likes to bring discipline and fun to each class he teaches and is popular with the student's.

Toby Jckson

Sensei Black Belt 1st Degree Jiu Jitsu

Toby trained at our academy for a number of years and like his brother gained his Black Belt in Senshi Jiu Jitsu in 2022. Although he no longer trains at our Academy he is still part of the family having been a student of Master Treacy's since he was a white belt beginner in 2011.

Mecnun karayigit

Si Hing Black Sash 1st Degree LKD Combat

Mecnun trained at our academy for a number of years and gained his Black Sash in LKD back in 2011. Although he no longer trains at our Academy he is still part of the family having been a student of Master Treacy's since he was a white belt beginner in 2007.

Sam Jackson

Sensei 1st Degree Black Belt Jiu Jitsu

Sam trained at our academy for a number of years gaining his Black Belt in Senshi Jiu Jitsu in 2022. Although he no longer trains at our Academy he is still part of the family having been a student of Master Treacy's since he was a white belt beginner in 2011.