About Elite Self Defence & Martial Arts
Who We Are
Elite Self Defence & Martial Arts is a professional training centre based in Battlesbridge, Essex, delivering structured self defence and martial arts training for adults, teens and children.
Our flagship programme, Krav Maga Elite, focuses on practical self defence skills designed for real-world situations. Training combines striking, situational awareness and controlled drills to help students develop confidence, resilience and the ability to handle pressure.
We provide a supportive and professional environment where beginners and experienced students can progress safely.
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Our Approach to Krav Maga Training
We focus on simple, instinctive actions that can be learned quickly and applied under pressure. These skills are easy to understand, but they still need regular repetition to build confidence, timing and control.
Our programmes improve balance, mobility, flexibility, control and awareness — while building confidence, coordination and the ability to move with purpose.
Across all classes, the aim is to help students progress step by step, from basic skills to more confident, capable training.
Building Confidence Beyond the Training Floor
While our programmes teach practical self defence skills, the benefits of training extend far beyond physical techniques.
Students regularly develop improved confidence, fitness and mental resilience through consistent training.
For children and teenagers, martial arts training helps build focus, discipline and confidence in everyday life.
For adults, training provides an engaging way to improve fitness while learning practical self defence skills.
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Professional. Experienced. Approachable.
Our instructors are experienced martial arts coaches dedicated to delivering high-quality training in a safe and supportive environment. Every class focuses on helping students develop confidence, strong technical skills and practical self defence ability.
Whether working with children, beginners or experienced martial artists, our team combines professional instruction with a friendly coaching style that helps every student feel welcome.
Located in Battlesbridge, Essex, our training centre serves students from Rayleigh, Wickford, South Woodham Ferrers and surrounding areas.
Our Coaching Team
Jon Bullock, Founder
Jon is the founder at Krav Maga Elite and holds Expert Level 5 — the equivalent of a 5th degree black belt.
Jon is also the Director of Training for Krav Maga Global in the UK, where he is responsible for instructor qualification courses and ongoing instructor development.
Aidan Ahmet, Lead Instructor
Aidan is the Lead Instructor at Krav Maga Elite and holds the grade of Expert Level 2 — the equivalent of a 2nd degree black belt.
He is also a member of the Krav Maga Global International Training Team, teaching and delivering further education to Krav Maga instructors around the world.
Jon and Aidan are supported by a team of highly qualified coaches with decades of combined experience teaching Krav Maga, self-defence and martial arts to both children and adults.
Krav Maga Elite is proud to have four Expert Level (Black Belt) instructors on its coaching team.
Every instructor holds the Level 3 Diploma in Krav Maga Instruction, maintains a valid DBS check, and is committed to ongoing professional development.
Having trained and taught students across the UK and internationally, our coaching team combines extensive experience with a supportive, inclusive teaching style that helps every student feel welcome, challenged and successful, regardless of age, fitness level or previous experience.