
COMBAT FUSION MARSHAL ARTS

About Us
At our core, we empower students to believe in their potential, surpass their limits, and continuously strive for personal growth. By fostering self-confidence, we equip students with the resilience to embrace challenges, explore new opportunities, and face the unfamiliar with courage. Our goal is to nurture individuality, not produce replicas. For instructors, there is no greater reward than watching hesitant or shy students transform into confident, capable individuals. This journey of student growth is the true privilege of teaching
RESPECT
TRUST
FRIENDSHIP
RESPECT, for others, but more importantly respect for yourself - FRIENDSHIP, the atmosphere in which we all train - TRUST, in your instructor and fellow student thereby allowing personals growth in the martial arts.
OUR 3 GOVERNING PRINCIPLES
our instructors
Andy Seatherton
Owner and Chief Instructor

Mr. Seatherton began his martial arts journey in 1972, starting with Judo. In 1980, he embarked on his Kenpo training, earning his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1985 and 2nd Degree in 1989, both awarded by Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker. Today,
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Mr. Seatherton proudly holds the rank of 9th Degree Black Belt (Associate Master of the Arts) in Kenpo. He and our school are affiliated with Kenpo International, where Mr. Seatherton serves on both the Rank Promotion and Technical Panels. We’re also members of Ward Kenpo Schools International, with Mr. Seatherton acting as their National Representative for Great Britain.
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In addition, Mr. Seatherton is a member of the Eastern United States International Martial Arts Association, and in 2015, he was honoured with induction into the Black Belt Hall of Fame. He began his training in Systema in 2010 and became a certified instructor in 2015.
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Currently, Mr. Seatherton runs two martial arts schools in the UK: Combat Fusion Martial Arts and Systema South West.