Expert Instruction
Our Instructors
Combat Ju-Jutsu is taught by experienced martial artists with decades of combined training and teaching experience. Instruction is focused on practical self-defence, clear explanation, and realistic application — not performance or ego.
Kevin O'Hagan
Chief Coach
8th Dan Full Master
Kevin O'Hagan has trained and taught martial arts for over 40 years and is one of the most respected figures in Combat Ju-Jutsu. He holds the rank of 8th Dan Full Master in Combat Ju-Jutsu, along with black belt ranks in Japanese Ju-Jutsu and Karate-Jutsu. In addition to his teaching credentials, Kevin is a senior self-protection instructor with the British Combat Association and was recently inducted into Martial Arts Illustrated magazine's Hall of Fame in recognition of his contribution to martial arts and self-defence. Kevin's approach emphasises realism, pressure testing, and practical application — principles that underpin Combat Ju-Jutsu as it is taught today.
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Jay Newton
Head Instructor
3rd Dan Black Belt
Jay began training under Kevin O'Hagan in 1995 and holds the rank of 3rd Dan black belt in Combat Ju-Jutsu, one of a small number of practitioners to achieve this grade under Kevin's instruction. Alongside his Combat Ju-Jutsu training, Jay has trained extensively in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and holds a purple belt under Roger Gracie Bristol. He has also competed at amateur MMA level and broadened his skill set through years of wrestling training under Saeed Esmaeli, as well as working with a variety of coaches across different disciplines. Jay's teaching style focuses on clarity, pressure testing, and helping students develop realistic self-defence skills in a supportive, structured environment.
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Ross Mackenzie
Instructor
1st Dan Black Belt
Ross Mackenzie is a 1st Dan black belt under Kevin O'Hagan and has been training in Combat Ju-Jutsu since the early 1990s. With decades of experience and a strong grounding in the system, Ross brings a calm, methodical approach to instruction, helping students build solid fundamentals and confidence through consistent, realistic training.
Train With Us"Jay and Ross are both brilliant teachers. Able to explain complex concepts simply and cater to individual needs. You can really see their passion for martial arts and teaching. The system itself has a focus on practical application..."
— Mike Atkins
Why Learn From Us
Depth of Experience
Our instructors bring decades of combined martial arts training, grounded in long-term practice, testing, and teaching rather than short-term trends.
Clear, Patient Instruction
Teaching is adapted to the individual. Techniques are explained clearly, progressed at a sensible pace, and taught with an emphasis on understanding rather than memorisation.
Realistic Application
Everything taught is focused on practical self-defence. Techniques are pressure-tested, refined through experience, and selected for their effectiveness in real-world situations.
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