Biography

Stanford Quarrie has over thirty years of Martial Arts experience which has involved an assortment of different live scenarios.

He started his martial arts training in the 1970’s studying Wu Chia under Master R. Goh. Wu Chia training techniques are a family style from Singapore originating from the Shaolin Temple. The Wu Chia system was an extremely difficult martial art to master with only a minimal amount of seriously dedicated students even being allowed to learn. Stanford became the leading student where he represented the Wu Chia system in their successful registration into the UK Kung Fu council.

After years with Wu Chia Stanford Quarrie then moved successfully onto Kickboxing winning the British Middleweight Title under Spirit Combat. To have confidence in the effectiveness of his fighting style he continually travelled the country to spa with instructors and students from different Martial Art styles and backgrounds and in doing so opened his eyes to discover that there is always something new to learn.

He has experienced life threatening situations working for several years as a night club doorman in Buckinghamshire and London and also has experience in personal protection. Stanford Quarries Art of Combat has developed from all these experiences over the years whether they have been one on one attacks or mass attacks. The self defence training is so unique that it has attracted the attention of members of the emergency services.

In later years Stanford founded a Kickboxing school where he felt he could give the young community direction and discipline. The school has successfully been running for over 10 years with over 100 students of all ages.