Meet your Instructor: Mike Potter – British Krav Maga Leeds Coach & Fitness Expert
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Looking for expert-led Krav Maga in Leeds? Mike Potter, a certified British Krav Maga Instructor, leads British Krav Maga Leeds (BKMA) and brings over 15 years of experience in fitness, personal training, and self-defence training in Leeds.
Mike has trained in martial arts since 2000 and discovered his passion for Krav Maga in 2010. His personal transformation—from being clinically obese to losing 6 stone in under a year—drives his commitment to helping others improve both physically and mentally through self-defence and fitness classes in Leeds.
“When I started Krav Maga, I discovered a passion for movement, nutrition, and helping others. It changed my life—and now I help others do the same.”
In 2016, Mike completed the British Krav Maga Association’s Intensive Instructor Course, earning his certification as a British Krav Maga Instructor. He now runs a welcoming and supportive Krav Maga club in Leeds that caters to all fitness levels and abilities. Whether you’re new to martial arts or searching for martial arts near me with real-world relevance, BKMA Leeds is a great place to start.
Realism. Fitness. Confidence.
Mike’s classes focus on realistic, practical self-defence, physical conditioning, and personal empowerment. His training environment is friendly, inclusive, and designed to help you build confidence, strength, and life-saving skills in a supportive setting.
🔗 Krav Maga Lineage: Authentic Training, Real-World Experience
Mike was trained and certified by Paul Grey, Head Coach of the British Krav Maga Association. Paul holds instructor certifications from Eyal Yanilov and Amnon Darsa (IKMF), tracing his lineage directly back to Imi Sde-Or, the founder of Krav Maga.
Paul also trained under Krav Maga Worldwide, certified by Thierry Viatour and John Pascal (Military/Law Enforcement Krav Maga), both senior students of Darren Levine—a direct student of Imi himself.
This lineage ensures that the techniques and methods taught at British Krav Maga Leeds are deeply rooted in authentic, proven Krav Maga systems.
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