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Chief Instructor
Master Stuart Lowe FMA

  • CEO and Joint founder of Force ALS Defence Solutions

  • Founder of Force Self Defence in 2009

  • Published author of martial arts syllabus 2011 FUCJJ

  • 40+ years martial arts experience

  • 5th Dan Master in Freestyle Unarmed Combat Ju-Jitsu

  • Army Veteran the Royal Green Jackets 2nd Battalion

  • Former Army Instructor

  • Experience of conflict having served operational tours of duty

  • CMAA Level 1 Martial Arts Instructor

  • Fox Force Self-Defence Instructor  by Ian Fox

  • Qualified Bully Coach by Ian Fox ( FMAA) 

  • S/NVQ Level 2 Fitness / Gym Instructor

  • Highfields Level 2 in Conflict Management

  • Highfields Level 3 the Use of mechanical restraints

  • HABC Level 3 Qualified Close Protection Officer (Bodyguard) having looked after VIP's and Royalty 

  • Hostile Environment Awareness trained

  • Unarmed combat training by Special Forces

  • Trained with SAS and SBS Instructors after leaving the Army

  • Experience of confrontation working as a Club Doorman

  • De-escalation skills having worked as Debt Collector

  • HECPO Trained

  • Experience in Karate, Boxing, MMA, Ju-Jitsu, Krav Maga, FAST, Kent School of Close Combat Methods and Wing Chun

  • specialist subjects defence against knives, guns and other weapons

  • First Aid Instructor recognised by the CMAA and AOFAS

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About the Author – Master Stuart Lowe FMA

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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