Email: info@centrelineacademy.co.uk
About us
Hi and thanks for taking the time to check out our website and Centreline Academy of Fighting Arts (CAFA). We are friendly, open minded and easy going; regardless of politics, religion, race, gender or age. Whether you are in your teens or very old, everyone is welcome. If you are new to martial arts just pop along and join in a class. It is safe and fun; just leave your ego at the door. Hopefully you might be inspired.Centreline Academy of Fighting Arts trains people from all walks of life including but not limited to members of:
- Ministry of Defence
- Security Industry
- Police Force
- Fire Service
- RAF
- USAF
- Army
The founding members of the Academy are Chief Instructor Norm Willis, Shane Hughes and Andy Smith. Shane Hughes and Andy Smith are students under Norm Willis and obtained their Kickboxing Black Belt in December 2009.
The club is regularly attended by people passionate about Martial Arts and anyone with similar interests. Most importantly people with a desire to learn and instruct in hand to hand, close quarter combat and reality based Martial Arts such as Krav Maga, Eskrima, Jeet Kune Do, Self-Defence and Freestyle Kickboxing.
Details of Centreline Academy of Fighting Arts events and seminars can be found throughout our Face book page.
The Centreline Academy of Fighting Arts would like to thank everyone involved with its creation; your contributions have made this possible.
Instructors
Chief instructor of CAFA: Norm Willis
My journey into physical training and the Fighting Arts began in the 1980s. I was always into sports at High School and upon leaving I made a natural progression into boxing, weight training and then Kung Fu. By 1990 I started training in Kickboxing. I am still on the journey. In the since beginning martial arts, I have had the privilege to work with some of the best in the game: Marcie Harding, Octavio Quintero.
Qualifications
- 4th Dan Black Belt Kickboxing - awarded by FSKA
- Self Defence Instructor - awarded by IFAF
- Dacayana Eskrima Coach - awarded by Marcie Harding of Dacayana UK Eskrima/Malvern Eskrima Group
- Jeet Kune Do Concepts Coach - awarded by Marcie Harding of Dacayana UK Eskrima/Malvern Eskrima Group
- Jeet Kune Do UK Representative Awarded by Jerry Poteet Jeet Kune Do Association
- Krav Maga coach
- Personal Trainer Coach - YMCA
- Door Supervisor - since 1994 - SIA
Shane Hughes
Shane is former US NAVY, and began his training in his teens back in the states entered several natural bodybuilding competitions with good placing. Also has a background in Kenpo, and next year hopes to be entering he first strongman competition. Shane is Valuable part of the team at CAFA.
Qualifications
- Self Defence Instructor Awarded by CAFA
- 2nd Dan Black Belt Kickboxing Instructor awarded by CAFA
- Personal Trainer Coach Awarded by ACE
Andy Smith
Andy began his training at early age with judo, and football and then squash. And also long distance running, and competed in the Great North Run With a good placing, Andy also has a background in Kung Fu. Andy is Valuable part of team at CAFA.
Qualifications
- Self Defence Instructor Awarded by CAFA
- 2nd Dan Black Belt Kickboxing Instructor awarded by CAFA
Jon Flannigan
Jon began his training in his teens with Martial Arts and Bodybuilding. Jon has a background in Karate and Thai Boxing. Jon is a valuable part of the team.
Qualifications
- Self-Defence Instructor awarded by CAFA
- 1st Dan Black Belt Kickboxing Instructor awarded by CAFA
Lee Dootson
Lee began his Martial Arts training in the discipline of Shotokan Karate as a young teenager. Lee also trains in Wing Chun. Lee has run several of the classes at Centreline Academy and is a valuable member of the team.
Qualifications
- 1st Dan Black Belt Shotokan Karate awarded by Glen Moulds
- Self – Defence Instructor awarded by CAFA
