I’m Tommy Joe Moore

Welcome to my website all about the martial arts I teach and how you can get involved.

Self Defence

Bartitsu

WW2 Combatives


I make it my mission to teach and train with as many people as I possibly can. From world-class sambists through to traditional karate-ka, military combative pioneers to survivalists.

I love all aspects of martial arts. From combat sports to traditional and combatives. I still box and compete across the UK, and when I’m not doing that I’m:

  • Teaching Seminars
  • Providing talks of history of the martial arts
  • Drinking lots of tea

I am a public speaker and creative director in the field of advertising. My job requires a well honed communication skill set which assist with teaching and soft skills.

Previously I was a teacher in Young Offender organisations and in PRUs (pupil referral units). This has given me a wealth of experience dealing with people who are volatile, violent and also vulnerable. And to be frank – it’s the verbal skills in those places that matter most.

These roles aren’t as exciting as being a former commando or tough street cop – but let’s be honest, those people often don’t need these skills. But you just might. My focus is on using tried and tested methodologies and putting them to work in a way that suits your needs, your environment, and your risk profile. And that approach me has allowed me to teach fantastic people and organisations around the world.

My martial background:

  • Boxing (currently an active boxer under Madra Mor in Essex)

  • Muay Thai (via Phraya Pichai’s Bob Spour, Eddie Quinn and Ben Bates)

  • Reality Based Self Defence (SDF, Urban Combatives et al)

  • HEMA (pugilism, wrestling, historic weapons)

  • Judo / Goshin Ju Jitsu

  • Savate (under Alain Jean-Baptiste)

  • Eskrima and JKD (under Nigel Tropman)

  • GROM combat shooting (Brett Mackenzie)

  • Much much more!

My Books

Modern Bartitsu:

On the Victorian MMA art of Bartitsu. Which combines bare knuckle boxing, savate, ju jitsu, wrestling and weapons. 

AVAILABLE HERE

Shanghai School of Streetfighting:

A look at the combative systems of WW2 such as William Fairbairn, Hipkiss and many others:self to reach the top

AVAILABLE HERE

Subscribe to my YouTube channel

You can find some of my fights, my seminars and a range of top tips on martial arts and self defence.

VISIT CHANNEL

Book me

If you’d like to get in touch for a seminar, a project, 121 training, a film project or anything else – I’d be delighted to speak to you. I love what I do, being able to share skills, experience and approaches is what I enjoy most.

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