Ricky Manetta is the Founder and Senior Instructor of MMA . He is 52 years of old and had his first taste of martial arts when he was just 9 years old. His journey has taken him through many different styles and he has made a conscious effort to find and train with some of the best instructors in the world, which he says has helped keep his "open mind" to self defence.

Ricky has multiple clubs and instructors affiliated to him now teaching Mma across London and the surrounding Counties.

With over 30 years of      martial arts experience he spends his time teaching to a wide audience his      belief that less is more when it comes to the art of confrontation and      self defence.

His best selling self      defence iPhone App has reached number 1 In 12 countries.

Is the Self Defence      Instructor for some of the largest trade organisations and teaches courses      for both the LTDA, (The largest taxi union in the UK with over 10,000      members) and 'Dial-A-Cab' one of the largest Black Taxi radio circuits in      London.

Is a Head Co-ordinator working      world wide with the UFC the ultimate fighting championship.

Heads Security Teams working      with the Police looking after the safety and security of high profile      events such as the Virgin London Marathon and the 2012      London Olympics.

Has corporate classes with      companies such as Bank of England and Nuffield sports clubs and centres.

Works within schools      teaching his Anti-Knife and Anti-Bullying "Your words have power      campaign" and within the work place teaching self defence and      avoidance and awareness.

It was my pleasure and honour to have Ricky speak to me on my show and share a little bit about his journey and his new project involving schools. Ricky is like a whirlwind. Is there anything this man cannot do? I doubt it! Tune in now to learn more about his new project! Thank you for listening

Aimee