Steven has been practising the martial arts for over twenty-eight year (as of April 2008) and he holds of a variety of self-defence and martial arts instructional qualifications. Also, he is certificated to instruct a diverse range of other subjects relating directly to personal safety and security. Over the years he has amassed a wealth of practical knowledge and firsthand experience relating directly to violence in its various forms.
Steven served twenty-two years in the British Army from 1986 - 2008. He completed seven operational tours of duty, many of which he was employed in specialist roles in often hazardous and hostile environments. After one particular deployment he was awarded a General Officer Commanding’s Commendation for services rendered. During his military career Steven was an advisor and instructor to various military units regarding self-defence, personal security and physical intervention (restraint) training.
To date Steven has appeared in numerous regional newspapers, featured heavily in various martial arts magazines, as a guest on BBC radio talking about personal security issues and on television with some of his students.
“Steven Timperley represents the modern face of martial arts and self-protection. He has forged a first-class system, blending the best of traditional martial arts and the modern concepts of personal combat. He has military experience to add to the mix and the end result is an effective system from a highly respected instructor.”
Peter Consterdine -International Security Consultant, Author and joint Chief Instructor of the British Combat Association.
Qualifications
Edexcel Level 4 - BTEC Professional Award (PTLLS) CIEH - Professional Trainers Certificate (PTC) City & Guilds (C&G) Level 3 - 7303 (PTLLS) City & Guilds (C&G) - Diploma in Leadership & Management
Physical Restraint Instructor (NFPS Approved) First Aid Instructor & Assessor (NUCO - HSE Approved) Basic Weapons Awareness & Recognition Trainer (Skills for Security Approved) Coaching & Instruction in Physical Restraint Practice (BTEC Advanced Award Level 3)
Founder & Chief Instructor (5th Dan Master Instructor) of Combat Defence (CMAA, GMAA & BBI) Senior Self-protection Instructor (BCA) Founder & Chief Instructor of Trident Self-Defence Training (TSDT) Edged Weapons Awareness Instructor (TSDT) Advanced Fitness Instructor (REPs) 3rd Dan Black Belt in Brithai Karate - Instructor (BNMAA) 1st Dan Black Belt in Self-defence - Instructor (AMA) Combat Fitness Instructor - Amacsports (REPs endorsed) Combat Circuit Instructor - Amacsports (REPs endorsed)
Athletics - Assistant Club Coach (BAAB) Volleyball - Community Sports Leaders Award (EVA) Basketball - Preliminary Coach Level 2 (EBBA) Football - FA Leader (FA)
Management Level 3 (NVQ) Health & Safety Level 2 (HSE) Four Day First Aid at Work (HSE) Control & Restrain Individuals Level 3 Unit (C&G) Advanced Physical Restraint Practice Level 3 (BTEC) National Coaching Foundation Level 1 (7 Modules) Child Protection Level 2 (Essex Safeguarding Children Board) Parachuting Category 2 (BPA) Enhanced CRB check
Awards and Recognition
Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee - (London Ontario) Canada - 2008 Appointed UK Representative for the Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame event Founder of the Combat Defence System - 2007 London International Hall of Fame Inductee - 2006, 07 & 08 BNMAA National Instructor 2003, 04, 05, 06 Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame Inductee - (Atlantic City NJ) USA - 2006 Colchester District Business Awards Finalist (Education & Lifelong Learning) - 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award - REPs - 2004 Founder of the Trident Self-Defence Training System (TSDT) - 2003 General Officer’s Commendation (British Army) - 1994
2004 - Anglia TV News feature (Colchester High Schools for Girls - self defence) 2004 - BBC Radio guest (talk on personal security) 1996 - Central TV News feature (Ben Nevis challenge) Numerous newspaper and magazine articles
Military Qualifications & Employments (1986 - 2008)
Army Youth Training Team (183 AYT) Instructor Class 2 Army Physical Training Instructor (PTI) Control & Restraint Instructor - HMP approved All-Arms Unit Custodial Staff Cse Instructor All-Arms Regimental Police Cse Instructor Unit Restraint & Arrest Instructor Helicopter Fast Rope Instructor Army Boxing Leader Army Rugby Leader
Military Detention Security SNCO (MCTC aka: The Glasshouse - Colchester) Infantry (1WFR) Regimental Police Provost Sergeant Recognisance Platoon Section Commander Dog Section Second-in-Command Gymnasium Second-in-Command Intelligence Platoon Sergeant Unit Liaison Officer (Croatia)
Recognisance/Intelligence Collator trained Surveillance Photography trained Security Arm-True Dog Handler Mental Health Awareness trained All Arms Unit Fire NCO trained Mountain Leader trained (MLT) Security SNCO Class 1 Army Recruiting SNCO
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