Aidan Carroll - Chief Instructor Hard Target Self Defence Systems

Aidan Carroll and Geoff Thompson

Aidan Carroll(right) pictured recently with Geoff Thompsom(left).

Aidan Carroll has been teaching martial arts and self defence since 1990.The Hard Target syllabus was devised by Aidan based on his continued cross training experiences in the arts as well as his experience in live situations. Having worked as a doorman for over 3 years you learn quick what does and doesn't work when under pressure. I continue to develop and adapt the system to keep myself and my students on the cutting edge of self defence and combative training.

My Qualifications:

Founder of Hard Target Self Defence Systems.
British Combat Association Self Defence Instructor( awarded by Geoff Thompson)
2nd Degree Black Belt Kickboxing
Krav Maga Self Defence Instructor( IKMF)
Personal Trainer( Focus Fitness Ireland)
Strength & conditioning coach
Sports injury rehabilitation therapist
2nd Degree Black Belt( Self Defence Federation UK)
Qualified in emergency first aid & CPR
Level 1 close protection body guard
Qualified Instructor in F.I.S.T Police Tactical Suit

 

Jonny Figgis - Assistant Instructor Hard Target Self Defence Systems

Jonny Figgis has many years experience within the traditional arts. Over the last 15 years of continuous cross training Jonny has trained in Kenpo, Shotokan, Muay Thai, but more recently has concentrated on reality based systems. During this continuous journey Jonny had the opportunity to train with some of the most respected names within the industry- namely Bill Kipp, Tony Somers, Matty Evans, Jamie Clubb, world champion Paddy Doyle, and most recently was given the opportunity to train and grade with the legendary Geoff Thompson from the British Combat Association. He is currently on the Hard Target instructors programme.

Paul Byrne - Assistant Instructor Hard Target Self Defence Systems

Paul Byrne Pictured With Geoff ThompsonPaul (pictured on left) is training with Hard Target Self Defence Systems for over 2 years. In that time he has successfully completed the level 1 assistant instructor’s course. Paul is our youngest instructor and his dedication, discipline and enthusiasm has impressed everyone who trains with him. As a teenager Paul spent many years cross training in the traditional arts and boxing. In November 2007 after 6 moths of training in the UK Paul was awarded his self defence instructors certificate from Geoff Thompson of the BCA (British Combat Association).