Experienced Military and Law Enforcement Instructor Teaching Self-Defence, Krav Maga, Security and Personal Protection Skills

I first met Paul at Garden City in Brisbane during a particularly dark and uncertain chapter of my life. I was living with fear and uncertainty, and something inside me told me I needed to learn how to defend myself. Little did I know that meeting Paul would be such a blessing.

From our very first conversation, I could see that Paul was someone special. He was approachable, genuine, compassionate and immediately made me feel at ease. You can learn a lot about a person through their words and actions, and it didn't take me long to recognise that this man has an incredibly good heart.

I made the decision to begin training in Krav Maga with Paul, and I can genuinely say it's one of the best decisions I've made.

Paul isn't just an exceptionally competent instructor; he's an extraordinary human being who genuinely cares about the people he teaches. His dedication, patience, knowledge and teaching methodology are second to none. He doesn't simply teach techniques or movements. He prepares us for real-world situations where the skills we learn could mean the difference between life and death.

What Paul teaches may genuinely save my life one day. There is no greater gift an instructor could give a student than the ability to protect their own life or the lives of others.

Something else that speaks volumes about Paul's character is the calibre of people who train alongside him. His students are wonderful, supportive, encouraging individuals, and I firmly believe this is a reflection of the man who leads them. Great teachers don't just develop capable students; they inspire great people.

On occasions when Paul has other commitments, his experienced students are more than capable of maintaining the incredibly high standards he has established. This means our learning and development continue seamlessly, which is a testament to the quality of his instruction and the culture he has created.

Is Krav Maga easy? Absolutely not. And nor should it be.

We are learning to defend ourselves against people who may wish to seriously harm us or even take our lives. Paul understands the gravity of that responsibility. He challenges us, encourages us and prepares us with realistic, practical training that builds not only physical capability but also mental resilience, confidence and awareness.

I genuinely look forward to every class. I leave knowing I've learned something valuable, grown a little stronger and become better equipped to face the uncertainties of life.

Paul, you are more than an instructor. You are a mentor, a leader and an exceptional human being. The positive difference you make in people's lives reaches far beyond the training mat.

I'm truly grateful that our paths crossed that day at Garden City.

To anyone considering learning self-defence or Krav Maga, I cannot recommend Paul highly enough. Whether you're looking to build confidence, overcome fear, improve your fitness or develop real-world skills to protect yourself and those you love, you would be hard-pressed to find a better person to guide you.

Five stars simply aren't enough. Thank you, Paul, for everything you do. You're an absolute legend.

Training with Paul has been one of the best decisions I have made, offering a warm and welcoming space to all students.

If you are a beginner or looking to try self defence, you have found not only the best practical training, but also the most welcoming, safe environment to learn in.

Paul has a wealth of experience and knowledge that leaves an indelibly positive impact on all those he comes in contact with.
He instructs and guides purely from a place of genuine care and compassion.
A more genuine and humble person one would be hard pressed to find.

I have known Paul for many years now, training under him and his schools. He is a wealth of knowledge with his combined professional and personal experience. He brings real world scenarios into his training which is invaluable. You’re not learning to preform movements (like other martial arts schools), you are learning to be the most effective practitioner.
I cannot recommend Paul any higher.

We been training with Paul over 6 years now and could not have found a better instructor. Paul teaches practical, no frills self defence for the real world. He genuinely cares about each and every one of his students, striving to make us the hardest possible targets ever. We train to survive, and do whatever it takes to do that. With the way the world is today, we need more instructors like Paul who don't give you a false sense of security, just the skills necessary to go home safe.

I've been training with Paul at Street Edge Krav Maga for over 6 years now. I believe that his knowledge & experience in the field of how to effectively deal with real world violence are unmatched. He teaches a holistic approach from avoiding conflict, dealing with violence & then what to do after an incident. I train to ensure that I can protect my family & we can ultimately get home safe & I feel that Paul's training has given me the skills & mindset to give me the greatest likelihood of that happening. I highly recommend Paul & Street Edge Krav Maga.

Paul is one of the best—if not the best—Krav Maga teachers you can find. His approach to the craft is practical and built for the real world, where danger and threats are not choreographed. He is deeply passionate about sharing his vast knowledge and skills with every student and genuinely cares about our well-being. What makes his teaching method stand out from the rest is that he focuses not only on physical skills, but most importantly, on cultivating the right mindset toward danger and high-stress situations. This signature blend of teachings exponentially improves your confidence to flip the script if you are ever faced with a threat. I highly recommend Paul and am honored to be one of his students.

I've known and trained martial arts under Paul for the last 14 years. I'd trained under other instructors previously, before life forced a hiatus spanning a little over a decade. My initial exposure to Paul was when I enrolled my son in the kids self defence group.
The professionalism shown by Paul coupled with the fantastic culture of the training group inspired me to start back up training again.
14 years later I'm still there with zero regrets.
The standard of the training is unparalleled, bringing the best elements of each style being taught to the fore, honed over a multi-decades career requiring real world application and testing of the martial concepts being taught. The training group is serious, yet still have fun. The culture is one of no-judgement support, conducive to a great learning environment. My final point would be the absence of egos. Every school/dojo purports to possess and encourage similarly, but Paul's dojo is the first I've been to where it is a genuine ethos.
I strongly encourage anyone, regardless of their motivation for considering martial/defensive arts to give Paul a go. The positives extend well beyond the basic construct of self defence.
Adam

Paul is an outstanding instructor who genuinely cares about his students. His knowledge, patience, and passion for Krav Maga make every session worthwhile. He teaches more than self-defence; he helps build confidence, discipline, and resilience. Highly recommend Paul to anyone wanting to learn and grow!

His dedication and attention to detail with each student, to be able to read the class as a whole, is professional, humble and full of experience through his professional career.

I met Paul through martial arts training and Krav Maga. Pauls teaching methods come from his background in the military and policing and are based on his real life experiences. He's an awesome instructor and I would recommend if you want to learn effective martial arts then give Paul a go.

I've been training with Paul for many years now, his years of real life experience and knowledge in self defense and patience has given me more confidence while I'm travelling around Australia and overseas...steve D

Paul's extensive training, dedication, and experience in the Military, Policing, High-Level Personal Security, and Martial Arts give him enormous credibility as a Self Defence Instructor. Highly sought after as an Instructor of elite International Military and Policing teams, and keynote speaker on International Security issues, he is the perfect person to teach you how to be "your own bodyguard." Paul's training very quickly gives you simple-to-use but highly effective tools and awareness to better protect and prepare you and your loved ones for the real-world threats that we are increasingly facing. I am so much better off because of the outstanding training and knowledge that I have received from Paul. I can still scarcely believe it's possible to learn from such an elite operator as Paul, in my local area, at such a reasonable price. I can't recommend Paul's training and the welcoming culture at Street Edge Krav Maga and Krav4Kids highly enough. Everybody should get this training.

I know Paul through his in-person Street Edge Krav Maga classes. I appreciate his extensive life experience, open mind, professionalism, kindness, honesty, sense of humor, and attention to detail that he brings to his teaching. Before I met Paul, I had some mixed martial arts knowledge, but what he has taught me in the past seven months has given me the confidence to walk the streets at night as a [very petite] woman. I’d hate to be the person that tries to attack me. I now watch movies and real-life videos of police and self-defense, and I can see a lot of gaps in the videos showing what could have been done to manage a situation more effectively. Partaking in Stop The Bleed, Active Armed Shooter Training, and edged weapons defense with Paul and his team has given me knowledge and confidence that I didn’t know I needed. Training with Paul can be confronting in a way that it brings you back to the reality of what can happen and what you may need to do when you’re faced with a physical threat. The five principles he teaches and always draws us back to are drawn from his lived experience, including his experience in dealing with the Taliban. I highly value and appreciate the opportunity to be learning from him.

Paul is an extremely knowledgeable & experienced teacher. Very generous with his time he delivers his lessons in a respectful, calm & patient manner. Highly recommend