About
Giles
Richards
Professional Excellence Since 2007
A Lifetime of Martial Arts Experience
Giles Richards is a martial arts and self-defence expert from Somerset, UK. Giles grew up loving martial arts – watching all the classic films and great actors inspired him to take up martial arts.
At a young age he started training in Karate, progressing to Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do. He now continues to train in those styles along with K1 and MMA. He holds black belts in multiple styles, including a 3rd degree black belt in kickboxing.
In competition he holds belts as the Southern TFC Champion (68kg) plus the Southern TFC K1 Pro Title (70kg) and Southern TFC K1 Pro Title (72kg)
As a youngster he was athletic and business-minded, so it wasn’t a surprise that he was soon scouted for his talent within these fields. At the age of just 18 he had opened his first class in Street, with 100 members.
15+ years of growth and recognition now see Giles running several very successful clubs and classes across the South West.
Alongside his passion for martial arts training and teaching, Giles has also developed Real Street Defence. RSD’s no-nonsense street defence discipline and supporting seminars have taken him all over the UK.
Giles Richards is also a fully licenced and internationally experienced Close Protection Operator / Bodyguard. He has worked with a long list of celebrity clients including Michael Jackson’s family and a family worth £6 billion.
Personal
Achievements
Kickboxing
Southern TFC Champion [68kg]
Kickboxing
Southern TFC K1 PRO TITLE [70kg]
Kickboxing
Southern TFC K1 PRO TITLE [72kg]
SIA Licenced
Close Protection
Owner
Multiple Gyms & Businesses
Business Ventures
Giles’ athletic and entrepreneurial nature has lead him to build several successful businesses
Press Coverage
Regular features in National Publications
Giles Richards has been regularly featured in national Martial Arts magazines (print and online), writing articles and conducting interviews with other respected martial artists.
