Sensei Stephan started studying Martial Arts in France at the age of 5. After winning  local competitions in Judo he explored other fighting disciples and sports before discovering Jujitsu in England. In the last few years he has been training intensively under Sensei Colin Elgie's wing (8th Dan and Founder of the Shu-ho Jujitsu style).

As a natural evolution his aspiration aims towards "self-improvement" rather than competing against others. He also learns Iaido which  is the art of using the Japanese katana - the traditional sword of the Samurai. This art is taught to him by Sensei Colin and Soke Hajime Hayabuchi (16th Soke)  patron of the Araki Muninsai Ryu Iaido, Kobe, Japan.