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Steven Kelly

Founder

With 23 years of service in 29 Commando Regiment, I have operated in some of the most extreme and unforgiving environments on the planet. My military career took me across the globe, from the jungles of South America to the deserts of the Middle East, the Arctic tundra, and beyond. As part of an elite unit specializing in high-risk operations, I developed extensive survival, navigation, and bushcraft skills, often relying on nothing but my training and experience to adapt and overcome.

Following my military career, I pushed my skills even further by taking on the ultimate survival challenges in front of the world. I appeared on Naked and Afraid, where I endured the harsh realities of survival with nothing but my wits and determination, and Naked Alone and Racing to Get Home, where I navigated across challenging landscapes with limited resources. These experiences tested my physical and mental resilience to the limit, reinforcing my belief that true survival is as much about mindset as it is about skill.

At South West Survival, my goal is to pass on this wealth of knowledge and experience to others. Whether you’re looking to build confidence in the outdoors, learn essential survival techniques, or push yourself to new limits, my instruction is rooted in real-world experience. I teach not just the skills, but the mindset required to adapt, improvise, and thrive in the wild.

Survival isn’t just about enduring hardship—it’s about understanding nature, working with it rather than against it, and developing the confidence to handle whatever challenges come your way. At South West Survival, I aim to equip every student with the tools and knowledge to do just that.

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