NOT many martial artists can call themselves two-time published authors but as of last month Melksham based health and fitness instructor can do just that.

Matt Hill, 43, has run Systema Academy, New Broughton Road, since 2012 but in the last 18 months he has juggled his teaching with writing two books: Systema Health and Systema Combat.

The former outlines 25 practices to keep you fit and healthy and the latter outlines 25 combat drills to improve your self defence capabilities though the Russian martial art of Systema.

Mr Hill, of Seend Cleave, cannot quite believe he has had one, let alone two books published in a matter of days.

"It is quite a surreal and amazing sensation and the feedback so far has been great," said Mr Hill, who has spent nearly 30 years training as a martial artist.

"I never thought I would have a book in book stores and being sold on Amazon across the world - I already have plans for a third which is pretty exciting."

The academy, which has 120 members run by Mr Hill, teaches the discipline as well as improving someone's mobility, fitness, calmness and relaxedness.

For more information visit http://www.matthill.co.uk/