Master Nigel "IRON PANTHER" Scantlebury is a 5th degree black belt with over 30 years of Martial Art experience, including Grappling, Judo, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Master Nigel Anthony Scantlebury was born in Surrey, England and at the age of 3 was sent to Barbados to live with his grandmother, Elsie Scantlebury. At the time, his mother, Phyllis Scantlebury, was studying nursing and was unable to manage working, studying and taking care of Nigel. Phyllis also had five other siblings still residing in Barbados who could perhaps help take care of Nigel.

Building a close relationship with his Aunt Cora who resembled his mom created the precedence for a spiritual bond between them. They interacted as mother and son. He often referred to Cora as mom. Fascinated by the old Chinese Kung fu movies Cora would bring Nigel with her to see such legendary stars as Chen Sing, Wang yu, Yatsuki Karata and of course the infamous Bruce Lee. Nigel Scantlebury was exposed to martial arts.

By age 7 Cora enrolled Nigel in his first karate and judo school. Shotokan Karate, being a very hard form of karate, with wide stances, forceful punches, kicks and blocks. Nigel obtained his 1st degree black belt at the tender age of 13.

SCHEDULE

Adults

Special Programs

• Private courses
• Women's self defense
• Fitness
• Vale Tudo

FIGHT RECORD

1968 - 1976 Karate
1968 - 1976 Judo
1976 - 1980 Taekwondo - over 30 fights in the Karate, Taekwondo point fighting tournaments
1977 - 1980 Wrestling

Boxing

1980 - 1981 Boxing - 4 amateur fights

Kick Boxing

1980 - 1984 Kickboxing - 9 fights, 3 amateur, 6 professional bouts
1980 French International Kickboxing Championships Gold Medal
1981 French International Kickboxing Championships Bronze Medal
1982 German International Kickboxing Championships Silver Medal
1983 British International Kickboxing Championships Gold Medal
1984 Spanish International Kickboxing Championships Silver Medal

Thai Boxing

1982 US 1/0/0 Amateur
1983 US 2/0/0 Amateur
1985 England 3/0/0 Amateur
1986 Holland 1/0/0 Professional
1987 England 2/0/0 Professional

Vale Tudo/NHB/MMA

1997 Extreme Fighting 2 (Battle Cade)
1997 Vale Tudo in Japan