Instructor Profile - Ross Sargent

Martial Arts experience:

I have been practising martial arts since 1995, and since 2001 I have been a professional instructor. The martial arts I have practised are: Kickboxing, Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Savate, Kali, Wing Tsun, Escrima Concepts, Capoiera, Tai Chi Chuan and Systema. I am a qualified instructor of Wing Chun (Yong Chun, Wing Tsun) and Escrima Concepts.

Instructors:

I have trained under many teachers, and now I am very happy training Wing Chun (Yong Chun) under Sifu Benno Westra, Chief Instructor of UCT international and co-founding member of the World Martial Arts Alliance, who I represent in the UK. I train under Master Steve Tappin, Chief Instructor of Escrima Concepts and co-founding member of the World Martial Arts Alliance and his son Wayne Tappin. Last but not least I train under Rob Poyton Chief Instructor of Systema UK and representative of Colonel Mikhail Ryabko and Master Vladimir Vasiliev in the UK.

Academic qualifications:

First Class Honours Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Imperial College London.

Other relevant experience:

I have experienced many types of body work including private tuition in Yoga, Pilates, Franklin Method, Body Mind Centring and Chi Kung. I have studied Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), although I have no formal qualifications. I have worked as a play worker in a primary school for several years, having lots of fun and I am a certified first aider.

Profession:

Martial Arts Instructor. I am the Chief Instructor for Cambridge Kung Fu.

Goals:

As a martial artist my goal is to become a Master, which to me means gaining an intimate understanding of human body mechanics, physiology, anatomy and psychology in terms of health and combat. As a teacher I hope to inspire people of all ages to become great martial artists, leading lives full of confidence, thoughtfulness and awareness. As a person my aim is to be safe, healthy and happy and to always treat others as I would wish to be treated.

Interests:

I would say my primary interest is human interaction and communication. It's why I study martial and health arts and read books on subjects like body language and psychology. I love spending time with my friends, my family and most of all my fiancé. I love walking in the countryside, watching movies,reading and listening to all sorts of music from classical to hip hop