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Instructor
Luke Randell is Head Instructor at Evolution Martial Arts Academy and has been teaching here full-time since 2004. Luke started his training in Shukokai Karate in 1997 (aged 14), and gained his Black Belt after 5 years of consistent and focused training. From here Luke started to cross train in lots of different styles, training for over 5 years in Muay Thai and Boxing, after which he found Kickboxing, which remains his core style today alongside 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu.
In 2012 Luke received his 4th Dan in Combat Kickboxing, under World renowned Peter Consterdine of the British Combat Association.
Luke was the first person to be awarded a Blue Belt in the U.K under Sean Bollinger in February 2011. Sean then awarded Luke his Purple Belt in February 2012. 10th Planet Darlington became an official Moon in November 2012. Luke received his Brown Belt from Master Eddie Bravo on 5th April 2016.