Dave Lucas has been studying martial arts for over 15 years and his experience ranges from Okinawan Shorin Ryu (black belt), Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (brown belt), submission grappling, JKD and kali.

Stephen Haydock has been studying martial arts for 12 years and as well as this is a qualified school teacher and Headmaster. Areas or expertise include Brazilian Jui Jitsu (black belt), Karate (brown belt), Kick Boxing and Submission grappling (Combat Submission Wrestling instructor).

In March 2005 Dave and Steve were interviewed for SFUK. You can read the interview in full by clicking here

Steve received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Roberto Atalla in September 2007.
Dave received his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Franco Vacari / Reyson Gracie in September 2007.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grade List - Purple and above
The following is a list of all BJJ purple belts and above at AFS:

Black Belts
- Steve Haydock

Brown Belts
- David Lucas

Purple Belts
- Steve Gibson
- Tm Murray
- Ben Rees
- Pascal Brierley
- Jamil Sourogi
- Dave Pawan
- Matt "The Hammer" Peters

June 2007
Announcement
Jamil Sorougi voted most improved grappler of the year at SENI 2007

June 2007
Competition wins
AFS competition team take more medals in SENI 2007. Further details about recent tournament wins are in the "what's new sections"

May 2007
Grading results
Steve Gibson and Tim Murray promoted to purple belt. Sophie Hodge receives her blue belt

July 2006
Grading results
Steve Haydock receives his brown belt and David Lucas his purple belt from Roberto Atalla

June 2006
Competition wins
Jamil Sorougi and Dave Pawan take gold at the Bristol open. Jez Lozbey takes Bronze.

June 2006
Competition wins
Jamil Sorougi takes a gold and bronze medal at SENI.