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Chief Instructor
Stuart Lowe MA / Master 5th Dan 

  • .  Over 40 years’ martial arts experience

  • ·  5th Dan Master in Freestyle Unarmed Combat Ju-Jitsu (FUCJJ)

  • ·  British Army Veteran – The Royal Green Jackets, 2nd Battalion

  • ·  Former British Army Instructor with operational and training experience

  • ·  Operational service experience including multiple deployed tours of duty

  • ·  CMAA Level 1 Martial Arts Instructor

  • ·  Fox Force Self-Defence Instructor (FMAA)

  • ·  Qualified Bully Awareness Coach (FMAA)

  • ·  S/NVQ Level 2 Fitness / Gym Instructor

  • ·  Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Conflict Management

  • ·  Highfield Level 3 Qualification in the Use of Mechanical Restraints

  • ·  HABC Level 3 Qualified Close Protection Officer (Bodyguard), with       experience providing protection for VIPs and dignitaries, including royalty

  • ·  Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) certified

  • ·  Unarmed Combat training delivered by Special Forces instructors

  • ·  Post-military training alongside SAS and SBS instructors

  • ·  Extensive operational experience as a licensed Door Supervisor (Security Industry)

  • ·  Conflict de-escalation experience gained through debt collection roles

  • ·  British Army Team Medic experience, including remote trauma care

  • ·  FPOS (First Person on Scene) qualified and CMAA First Aid Trainer

  • ·  HECPO trained

  • ·  Cross-disciplinary martial arts training including Karate, Boxing, MMA, Ju-Jitsu, Krav Maga, FAST, Kent School of Close Combat Methods, and Wing Chun

  • ·  Specialist expertise in weapons defence, including knives, firearms, and improvised weapon threats

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About the Author – Stuart Lowe 

Master Stuart Lowe is the author of Freestyle Unarmed Combat Ju-jitsu and the Co-Founder & CEO of Force ALS Defence Solutions. With over forty years of martial arts experience, Master Lowe began training at the age of eleven in Karate and has since achieved the rank of 5th Dan Master in FUCJJ, qualifying under the guidance of Grand Master Stephen Bullough (8th Dan) and Grand Master Andrew Murrell (8th Dan).

A lifelong martial artist with a passion for practical, adaptable self-defence, Master Lowe expertise has been forged through both civilian and military experience. He served in the British Army, completing several operational tours of duty, and after leaving the service in 2012, he had the privilege of training alongside Special Forces units. Master Stuart Lowe later qualified as a Close Protection Officer (Bodyguard), providing security for VIPs and foreign royalty, while also working extensively as a Door Supervisor — roles that further enhanced his understanding of real-world confrontation and situational awareness.

Beyond his operational background, he has trained in a range of disciplines including Boxing, Ju-jitsu, Krav Maga, Wing Chun, KSCKM, and FAST, developing a versatile, hybrid system focused on unarmed combat against weapons. His teaching philosophy centres on safety, simplicity, and confidence — empowering people from all walks of life to protect themselves effectively.

In addition to his practical expertise, Master Lowe has studied the psychological aspects of self-defence, helping individuals recover from trauma, overcome fear, and regain personal control. His work through Freestyle Unarmed Combat Ju-jitsu reflects a commitment to realism, discipline, and mental resilience — blending martial skill with a deep understanding of human behaviour.

Today, he continues to teach, write, and lead through Force ALS Defence Solutions, promoting a mindset of strength, awareness, and preparedness in every student he trains.

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