Laurence Sandum

With over 40 years of world-class martial arts experience, Laurence Sandum is one of the UK’s most respected martial artists. He is among only 10 instructors in Europe to hold a full instructorship in JKD and Kali, as well as a Black Belt directly from the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto.
Laurence’s extensive experience has been recognised with numerous Instructor of the Year and Hall of Fame awards, and he has been frequently featured in publications such as Martial Arts Illustrated (MAI).
He holds the following credentials:
- 7th Degree Black Belt in Kickboxing (WUMA) under Richard Hopkins
- 7th Degree Instructor in Muay Thai (WUMA)
- Black Belt in Kali from Guro Dan Inosanto
- Guro Level 3 Instructor in Silat under Guro Dan Inosanto
- Full Instructor in both Filipino Martial Arts and Jun Fan Gung Fu under Guro Dan Inosanto
- Instructor in Integrated Arts (JKD, Kali, Muay Thai, Boxing) under Guro Terry Barnett
- Associate Instructor in JKD and Kali under both Guro Ralph Jones and Guro Daniel Lonero
- Black Belt in Judo under Martin Clarke
- Black Belt in Sombo Wrestling under Martin Clarke
- Level 3 Judo Coach
- Certified Sombo Coach
- 2nd Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate under Sensei Enoeda
Laurence continues to lead and teach at CFS Martial Arts Academy alongside long-time friends and fellow instructors Paul Cudmore and David Farmer, sharing his passion and guiding students on their martial arts journey.