Mark Edwards, founder of Somerset Krav Maga, has a rich history with the self-defence system that began during his time in the Royal Marines in the late '90s. As he transitioned out of the Royal Marines and explored a career in personal protection, he sought a practical self-defence system. Krav Maga was recommended to him, and he soon found himself training at a club in Weston Super Mare. After five to six years of rigorous training, Edwards became an instructor.