Instructor

Majid Khalid

2nd Dan Black Belt

Majid's Martial Arts Journey

BIO

Majid is the branch instructor and grading assessor for the Slough and Maidenhead branches of Shuhari Self Defence. He has been a dedicated member of our club since 2013 and has become one of our most trusted instructors, through years of consistent hard work, loyalty and commitment.

He enjoys the close-range combat aspect of martial arts the most, and has a special place in his heart for the study of surviving ground entanglements.

As a dedicated karateka, he is always looking to expand his knowledge and skills. His training is characterised by focus and intensity, and he approaches every session with the mindset of a true martial artist.

Studying and teaching martial arts is his life purpose. Out of all the Shuhari branch instructors, he is the one who teaches the highest number of sessions and students. He currently oversees 10 classes over 5 days a week, including our anti-bullying after school classes.

His calm leadership, enthusiasm for training and positive example make him a highly valued mentor to his many students.

He is an old soul in a new world and is a person of strong character, following an unyielding moral code, who consistently stands up for what is right in this life. Outside the dojo, Majid works in the retail sector, where his strong sense of justice, responsibility and integrity are evident in the way he conducts himself daily. According to legend, he might be holding the current UK record for citizens arrests conducted against theft at work.

His dedication to our club, his students and his own development makes him a very important part of our club. We are lucky to have him in our instructor team.

Get to know Majid as a teacher:

Favourite Technique Sune Geri

Favourite BJJ technique Anaconda choke

Favourite part of training Sparring and grappling

Why do I train? To stay disciplined in a chaotic world

Favourite benefit of training Staying physically active

Favourite training tool Focus pads

What I hope students gain Confidence, not just physical but mental, emotional and psychological.

Motivation The constant need for improvement

Why do I teach? To pass on the knowledge and skill to change another person's life

Most important quality in a student? Commitment to training

Most important quality in an instructor? Leading by example

What is success as a teacher? Taking a student from white belt. Seeing them grow, evolve and stay consistent through physical hardship.

What does martial arts mean to you? Testing yourself mentally and physically

What keeps you training after all these years? There is no end to martial arts training, it is infinite, constantly evolving.

What legacy would you like to leave? Students who will continue my work and teach the next generation what they learn from me

Favourite Karateka Tatsuya Naka

Favourite Thai Boxer Baukaw Bamchek

Favourite MMA Fighter Khamzat Chimaev

Favourite BJJ Athlete Rickson Gracie

Favourite Boxer Roy Jones Jnr

Get to know Majid as a person:

Personal Info

Born in Slough in 1985

Favourite book Asterix

Favourite movie Monster (Charlize Theron)

Favourite video game Super Street Fighter 2

Favourite game character Sagat

Favourite band Korn

Favourite singer Michael Jackson

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough graded to his second dan black belt in karate by his instructor Olgun Tiltay

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough being assessed for his 1st kyu in karate by his instructor Olgun Tiltay

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough learning vertical grappling from his instructor Olgun Tiltay in a martial arts class

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough graded to his brown belt in karate by his instructor Olgun Tiltay

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough learning vertical grappling from Olgun Tiltay in a martial arts class

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough teaching an anti-bullying seminar to kids in Maidenhead with his instructor Olgun Tiltay

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough graded to his first dan black belt in karate by his instructor Olgun Tiltay

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough learning vertical grappling from Olgun Tiltay in a martial arts session

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough graded to his Shodan black belt in karate by his instructor Olgun Tiltay

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough graded to his black belt in karate by his instructor Olgun Tiltay

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough testing the full contact suit with his instructor Olgun Tiltay in a martial arts seminar in Maidenhead

Majid Khalid of Shuhari Self Defence Slough with his karate instructor Olgun Tiltay