LUKE RANDELL
Luke has been training in the martial arts for over 28 years now, starting in May 1997 in Shukokai Karate. Receiving his 1st Dan in Shukokai Karate in November 2002. Currently Luke is a 5th Dan in Kickboxing under the British Combat Association. This was received in October 2021 from James Cockill under the guidance and approval of Peter Consterdine.
Luke has coached at Evolution since 2004 after finishing university with a BSc degree in Sports Science from the University of Central Lancashire. Many of the skills learnt and developed through his studies have helped Luke with his role as a martial arts coach. Giving him a greater understanding of body mechanics in sport, creating a positive mindset in training and how to motivate individuals to stay consistent and achieve personal goals.
At Evolution James and Luke have developed a kickboxing grading curriculum that is used to take students from a beginner level through to black belt and beyond. This grading curriculum helps provide a structured and consistent pathway for students to develop their skills, fitness, and understanding of Kickboxing. It ensures that each student progresses through clearly defined stages, learning proper techniques at every level. By setting measurable goals mastering specific strikes and combinations the grading curriculum motivates students and builds confidence and accountability for each student.
At Evolution James and Luke developed the Self Protection Programme taught at the Academy. The programme consists of pre-fight strategies, focussing on body posture, conversation and evasive techniques, heightening awareness of individuals to avoid and escape dangerous situations. The program also includes In-fight techniques, making use of effective striking, joint destruction, restraints, also defence against weapons and multiple opponents.
Combined with the Self Protection skills taught at Evolution Martial Arts Academy, the program also includes a Children’s Character Education Scheme. This covers stranger awareness, creating positive attitudes, anti-bullying, promoting self confidence, developing listening skills and much more.
Luke also teaches the 10th Planet Jiu JItsu classes at the academy, and has a black belt in Jiu jitsu under Eddie Bravo, received February 2020.
With over 20 years as a black belt and over 20 years of coaching experience Luke continues to teach full time at Evolution and enjoys sharing his knowledge and helping people of all ages and abilities work hard towards achieving their goals in the martial arts and living a healthier, happier life.
