Testimonial - Jeff Sawyer, London
Gordon McAdam is that rarest of things: a superb martial arts/self-protection exponent and instructor whose modesty is inversely proportionate to his abilities. Martial arts have become the very thing they were never meant to be - an industry - and a cynical one at that. This is a field crammed with people who possess physical prowess (and very many who don't) but who lack humility, insight and bonafides. Gordon is not one of them. His lineage, his understanding and 'ownership' of the arts he teaches are as evident and profound as his teaching, coaching and fighting ability. He is able to inspire, excite, challenge and engage those who train with him, not least by setting a superb example. He conducts himself as men with his skills should (but sadly rarely do): he maintains an exceptional level of fitness and flexibility, he is honest and candid and he has a remarkable understanding of both traditional 'hard core' training and modern, student-centred principles of learning and teaching. I am proud to call him my teacher, and I guarantee that you will be too. Professor Jeff Sawyer 7th Dan Black Belt, Jiu-Jitsu Founder of The S.A.F.E. Defence System Retired Police Officer (and Home Office/Ministry of justice approved Officer Safety Instructor) Former international Close Protection Officer Chief Instructor to Tac Trac Anti-Poaching Units (South Africa)
