Ian Reynolds

Ian Reynolds

Ian has been involved in the martial arts for over 42 years. He originally started boxing at Meanwood Boxing Club at the age of 8 years old and has been involved in combat sports ever since. He is the head instructor for the University of Leeds BJJ Society, and part of the coaching team here at GameFight – Carlson Gracie Leeds.

Ian is a multiple Black Belt Holder:

• Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Under Professors Mabsy Alam & Vinicius Amaral ( Gamefight – Carlson Gracie)
• 5th Degree Black Belt International Taekwondo Federation Under Master Paul Liversedge & Master Kim Stones
• 3rd Degree Black Belt Japanese Ju Jitsu Under Master Paul Chambers IMASA, Martin Folan Goshin Ryu International & Tom Fletcher AMA
• 1st Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate AMA Ian Gallagher/P Liversedge
• 1st Degree Black Belt Tai Jitsu Under Sean McHale – AMA/IMASA

He also holds grades in Judo, freestyle kickboxing and has competed internationally for various squads and associations in BJJ, Ju Jitsu, Taekwondo, Thai Boxing, Boxing, Kick Jitsu and Judo. He is recognised by Sports Coach UK (National Governing Body) and has also attended training on Control & Restraints and Personal Protection. Ian is DBS checked Instructor and recognised by the United Kingdom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association.