Those who first meet Simon are often very surprised at his history and background. You see, today, Simon, as one of Wales’ singularly most qualified martial artists and fight coaches with a library of books to his name, comes across as a confident person, but his childhood and early adult years were an experience far from anything that may have provided this.

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Simon was badly bullied, violently assaulted (at one time, an attempt on his life was made by a knife wielding thug) and eventually succumbed to terrifying panic attacks that threatened to ruin his life. He fell to agoraphobia, and for a long time was unable to leave his house.

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However, he was quite remarkably able to turn his life around when he found his path in writing and Martial Arts. He is the author of the award-winning books and true stories, From Bullied to Black Belt and the sequel An Everyday Warrior, as well as three other books of his own and five books his has Ghostwritten including the number one bestseller, The Lost Essex Boy (Brain Rolfe).

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He has also written the feature script Being Bullied which is currently under consideration by a major international production company, three short films and the children's six episode television program 'Ogre', which goes into production in 2025.

You can see his film and media work here.

For his own books click here​.

​His own short stories and articles here

His Ghostwriting books here

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In regard to his Martial Arts success, today his lists of qualifications are very impressive and include 8th Dan Black Belt,Practical Karate, Krav Maga Defensive Tactics, and Kickboxing, Black Belt Krav Maga, (A.S.M.A.A.), Certified Wrestling Coach (B.A.W.A.) He also holds NVQ’s in Conflict Management, Door Supervision and Security.

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He has been featured many times in the International Press and has talked about his experiences on National Radio. He is currently working on getting his story made into a feature film, From Bullied To Black Belt.

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In November 2012, he was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and again in 2014, this time as Top Fighter, and for a third time in 2016 at an award ceremony in the Doncaster Dome. He has inspired many people across the globe to overcome adversity and reach their goals.

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Simon’s Qualifications;

- 8th Dan Black Belt Practical Karate, Krav Maga Defensive Tactics & Kickboxing (All Styles Martial Arts Association).

- Warriors Assemble Book of the Year award 2016

- Warriors Assemble award winner (overcoming adversity) 2015.

- Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2016

- Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2014, Top Fighter.

- Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2012.

- Senior Instructor, The British Combat Association.

- Black Belt Krav Maga Unarmed Combat (I.K.I., awarded in Israel).

- U.K. Director of Integrated Combative Concepts (U.S.A.)

- Certified Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Coach (B.A.W.A.).

- N.V.Q. Level 2 Conflict Management.

- Registered Self-Protection Instructor.

- National Competitor.

- Trained in Close Protection and Surveillance.

- Responsible for delivering Self-Protection Training to The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme & Kickboxing to the 5 x 60 Program throughout North Wales.