About Viking COMBATIVES

KAPAP KRAV MAGA • 52 blocks BOXING • (FMA) LIGHTNING SCIENTIFIC ARNIS • MILITARY SKILLS

Viking Combatives started under our Chief Instructor Brett Mackenzie at Bwell Gym in Gorleston in 2012

His martial arts background started as a young boy, focusing on traditional striking arts of Karate and Muay Thai. In 2010 he discovered Israeli Martial Arts – KAPAP with Avi Nardia, passing his instructor course in 2012.

The name ‘Viking’ comes from Brett’s army service as a young infantry man with the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment formally know as the ‘Vikings’. During Brett’s military career, he served two tours of Northern Ireland in the late 80s and early 90s.

After leaving the service Brett decided to work as a door supervisor, heading large security events for military veterans, minding VIPs and the odd MP. This experience has shaped his thinking and the experience of dealing with very aggressive people. Experience he now uses to educate his students. Using the skills in real life situations is what makes Viking KAPAP a truly credible school where you can learn self defence.

Our core skills our based on ‘Dirty boxing’ (52 blocks) under Lyte Burly and David Wells. Striking weapons ‘Lightning Scientific Arnis (FMA) under Shaun Porter and Karl Butcher. And finally KAPAP (Close Quarter Combat) under the Avi Nardia Academy.

We focus on purely what students really need to learn. Which are: the ability to hit hard and accurately without breaking your hands (Pugilism, bare knuckle discipline). Have the ability to move and be hard to hit, ‘If they can’t touch you, they can’t hurt you’ (Lyte Burly). Be able to defend yourself with a weapon, if it is deemed Reasonsible, Proportionate and Necessary according to the circumstances. And finally, understand your right to self defence inline with UK law.

KEEP IT SIMPLE!

Brett Mackenzie

Chief COACH Viking COMBATIVES

  • Level 4 KAPAP instructor with the Avi Nardia Academy. He also holds the rank of 3rd dan Israeli Jiu Jitsu
  • 5th Degree Black Belt Lightning Scientific Arnis (Guro) under Masters Karl Butcher & Shaun Porter
  • Firearms instructor under the GROM Shooting Academy in Pozarevac, Serbia
  • 1st Dan Black Belt in English Korean Karate
  • Student of 52 Blocks (Jailhouse Boxing) under Lyte Burly & David Wells
  • Student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, under Sensei Craig Welsh (Strasse Gym, Sheffield).
  • Ex British Army infantry soldier, serving with the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment (The Vikings)
  • Highly experienced doorman working in some of the pubs and clubs of Norwich and previously Great Yarmouth

CLUB INSTRUCTORS

Chris Ross

KAPAP Level 1 Instructor

Born in ‘84 and raised in the wheat fields of Norfolk, Chris misspent his youth grappling in the mud of the rugby and football pitches and saluting his opponents in the pub afterwards. Now a little older and wiser, he’s been getting his kicks having nice clean scraps at KAPAP after joining based on a friend’s recommendation back in 2013.

Many things have happened since then; and despite the torn training gear, early morning aches and a diagnosis of arthritis in his spine, hips, and neck (he mentioned that misspent youth right?) he’s come out fighting as an instructor at the club.

Not only has consistent training helped his mobility and fitness, but KAPAP challenges you to improve your mindset too. he’s seen time and again that accomplishing an impressive level of ability, confidence and fitness is attainable for anyone. You’ll sweat, you’ll pant, you’ll tap out, you’ll laugh, you’ll swear, you’ll improve, you’ll be coming back for more.

Rosie

KAPAP Level 1 Instructor / Level 1 Firearms Instructor

Rosie is a lady who has gone from strength to strength, starting out with Viking Combatives several years ago. She really enjoys the firearms training, regularly attending the trips to Serbia to take advantage of the superb range facilities and expert knowledge of the instructors.

Up for a laugh and keen to improve her skills, Rosina has really come out of her shell and enjoys the fitness aspects of regular training.

This is the self defence system that works regardless of how fit you are, or how young or old. It is simple, practical and proven to work in real life. The Viking KAPAP club will teach you how to look after yourself within a controlled, safe environment; where you are encouraged to use the most powerful weapon you possess – your brain.

Robson Blyth – 3 Royal Anglian