7 Primal Krav Maga Instructor Team

Dan Evans - Head Coach and Founder of 7PKM

Dan has trained in multiple disciplines of Martial arts and combat sports but fell in love with Krav Maga due to its effectiveness in real life situations. Dan started his Krav Maga journey back in 2012, has trained with some of Krav Maga's biggest names and organisations all over the world including Israel - the home of Krav Maga. He has received Instructor certification in the UK, Poland and Israel.

Qualifications:

  • Krav Maga Instructor, Expert Level 3 (3rd Dan blackbelt)
  • Krav Maga Instructor, Expert 1 Black Belt
  • Krav Maga Kids Instructor
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Conflict Management
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Self Defence Instruction
  • Tactical Firearms Course Advanced Level 3
  • Advance First Aid trained.

Ben Parsons - Senior Instructor

Ben trained in several disciplines of martial arts since 2011 including kickboxing, Ninjitsu and MMA. Ben began training krav maga in late 2014 at a previous krav maga club and was instantly hooked by the systems effective, modern and dynamic self defence style. Dan Evans became Ben's coach in the summer of 2016 and with the pair still training together regularly. Has received instructor certification in UK and Israel.

Qualifications:

  • Krav Maga Instructor, Expert 1 Black Belt
  • Krav Maga instructor, Graduate Level 3 Brown Belt
  • BTEC Level 2 in Conflict management
  • BTEC Level 3 in Self defence instruction
  • Tactical firearms course level 2
  • Level 2 award in First aid

Sam Skipper - Senior Instructor

Sam began training in the gym in 2008 where he developed a passion for fitness and eventually lead him to compete in bodybuilding, over time he developed an extensive knowledge of the anatomy, training methods and nutrition.
Sam's work in the security industry motivated him to seek a type of martial arts training which has practical applications in real-world situations, he discovered Krav Maga in 2015 and was impressed at how some of the techniques that he learned could have neutralised threats which he had actually faced whilst on the job.
Sam was instantly hooked and from then on dedicated himself to becoming the best Krav Maga practitioner he could. Krav Maga opened Sam's eyes to combat sports and he, in addition to Krav Maga, pursued specialists training in MMA and boxing and has since competed in the ring under semi-pro boxing rules.

Qualifications:

  • Krav Maga Instructor, Expert 1 Black Belt
  • Krav Maga instructor, Graduate Level 3 Brown Belt
  • BTEC Level 2 in Conflict management
  • BTEC Level 3 in Self defence instruction
  • Tactical firearms course level 3
  • Level 2 award in First aid

David Hallett - Instructor

David has been training in martial arts for over a decade. He started his Krav Maga journey in 2014 - before this he specialised In Taekwondo reaching a black belt and coaching both adults and children. David has a military background and has been involved in the teaching and development of service personnel as well as competing in regimental boxing tournaments.

Qualifications:

  • Krav Maga Instructor, Graduate Level 2 Brown Belt
  • Krav Maga Kids Instructor
  • Taekwondo Black Belt
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Conflict Management
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Self Defence Instruction
  • Advanced First Aid

Delphine Craig - Instructor

Del has a real passion for Krav Maga and the Martial-Arts, her energy and zest for life is truly infectious. An inspiration to watch train herself and coaching others, a valued asset to the coaching staff for the kids-teens and adults.

Qualifications:

  • Krav Maga Instructor, Expert 1 Black Belt
  • Krav Maga Instructor, Graduate Level 5 Brown Belt
  • Krav Maga Kids Instructor
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Conflict Management
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Self Defence Instruction
  • Tactical shooting course level 1
  • QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Mike Brankin - Kids Instructor / Assistant Coach

Mike started his Krav Maga journey back in 2016 training with our head coach Dan. His passion for Krav Maga and consistency to training has seen him work his way through the system. He has a martial arts background in Kickboxing, Kung Fu and Jeet Kune Do and trained regularly prior to falling in love with Krav Maga! Mike is a kids favourite due to his other passion being gaming!

Qualifications:

  • Krav Maga Kids Instructor
  • Krav Maga Instructor Graduate Level 1 Brown Belt
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Conflict Management
  • BTEC Level 3 in Self Defence Instruction
  • Level 4 personal trainer and GPreferral
  • Level 3 Nutritionist
  • Advanced First Aid

Brian Corby

Brian's martial arts journey began experimenting with various styles including karate, boxing and judo before discovering an affinity with traditional Japanese Ju Jitsu which he trained for over 5 years, becoming an assistant instructor at his club. 
Whilst he loved training Jiu-Jitsu, he was also aware of it's limitations in real-life situations and continued to search for a more rounded, practical style of self defence. It took a while, but in 2017 Brian discovered 7 Primal Krav Maga and immediately knew he'd found what he had been looking for.
A dedication to his own training together with his passion for helping others with their own development soon earmarked Brian as a suitable candidate for joining the 7PKM coaching team.

Qualifications:

  • Krav Maga Practitioner Level 5
  • Krav Maga Kids/Teens Assistant Instructor Level 1
  • 7PKM Tactical Operator - Firearms course Level 1
  • QA Level 3 Emeregency First Aid Training At Work