Eric Stokes — 45yrs
Position within Holistic M.A.S.
MMA SportCombat Ju Jitsu instructor
Personal Background
Born in Chelmsford Essex, and spent the first16 years of my life living in the east end of London (now living in Mitcham).
Martial Arts Background
I have been involved in the fighting arts since age 14. I spent most of my early years in boxing competing in various amateur contests, in and around the east end of London. I also competed in many weightlifting contests at around the same time. I have spent the last 14 years training under Errol Field 6th Dan ju jitsu at Coulsdon Martial Arts and achieved the rank of brown belt. I have also trained in kickboxing, Aikido, and Judo.
Favourite Technique
All ju jitsu throws and holds the best being the scarf hold into neck crank and crossover arm choke. I think that all the old school judo holds and throws are the best.
Grades Held
Brown belt Ju Jitsu, Yellow belt BJJ, Yellow Belt kickboxing, Silver medallist at the ju jitsu championships heavyweight division
Other Qualifications
I trained for many years in boxing with some of my first fights when I was just 15. I have also trained in Judo, and Aikido.
Hobbies
Martial arts, watching cage fights and old fights on film and have thousands on Tape and dvd, UFC is the best. Cars are my other passion having owned 30 in the last 24yrs! I also read all lenny Mclean and Roy Shaw books and films. I love all the gangster films and documentrys. At home I have converted my garage into a mini dojo!
Why Holistic?
I came to Holistic Fitness to improve my kickboxing and fell in love with the club. It has really good students and instructors and the level of competitors is excellent, Steve Dixon has given me one of my dreams to become an instructor in the art I love ju jitsu. I hope now to pass on my years of training onto my students. I also aspire to become a good instructor with Holistic Fitness.
