Dave earned his first black belt before the age of 16 and went on to compete at elite levels across Taekwondo, Thai Boxing, Freestyle Karate and Kickboxing, including representing the UK national team and fighting for the renowned Warriors Fight Team.
He also excelled in Kick Jujitsu — a fast-paced hybrid of striking and groundwork — and has earned gold medals at world and national level competitions, including WAKO and other international events.
Throughout his competitive career, Dave built a reputation as a versatile, explosive and technically gifted martial artist, equally at home in striking arts and mixed disciplines. His achievements include world titles and multiple accolades that establish him as one of the UK’s premier combat sport athletes.
From Champion Athlete to Elite Coach & Mentor
Today, Dave Breed is best known for his leadership of the Dave Breed Blackbelt Academy / Evade Martial Arts network in Glossop and Manchester — a training community dedicated to excellence in Kickboxing, Freestyle MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Thai Boxing and traditional striking arts.
Over the last three decades, Dave has trained and mentored hundreds of students, including multiple world champions, elite competitors and over 200 blackbelts, helping them refine their technique, mindset and competitive performance. His teaching blends authentic martial tradition with modern training science, and his gym environments are known for being both welcoming and high-performance focused.
Today Dave continues to coach regularly, hosting classes, seminars and private training sessions for students of all levels — from beginners building confidence and fitness to seasoned fighters preparing for competition.
Instructional Content on Warrior Collective
Dave brings his rich experience and unique coaching methodology to Warrior Collective with a standout instructional volume that breaks down his core striking systems and training philosophies:
🥋 Freestyle Kickboxing — From the Mats to the Ring with David Breed
In this compelling instructional, Dave shares decades of knowledge in a format that’s both practical and deeply educational. Using step-by-step breakdowns, he teaches techniques, drills and frameworks he regularly uses with world-class fighters and students alike.
The volume includes:
Functional warm-ups and padwork drills designed to develop striking mechanics and reflexes
Mirror work and movement training to sharpen posture, balance and striking alignment
Zombie footwork drills that improve coordination, defensive awareness and ring adaptability
Advanced combinations and pad frameworks for real-world striking fluency
Boxing defence fundamentals and counters to build reactive skill and strategy
Kicking mechanics and angle creation for dynamic and unpredictable striking
Sparring drills and movement sequencing tailored to both training environments and competitive contexts
Whether you’re training to improve your own skills or developing your coaching ability, this instructional delivers high-impact material that can be put into practice immediately.
