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Many students learning kickboxing often fall into a trap of memorising techniques; they learn them in a parrot fashion. They struggle to understand how to apply these techniques in a real fight setting. This is where live practice becomes essential.

16.09.2025 In mixed martial arts (MMA), integrating different techniques is key to achieving success. Shoot-kickboxing stands out as an...

In the world of submission grappling and ground-fighting, mastering various positions is essential for success. One crucial position that frequently comes into play is the turtle position. Recently, my clients began the fourth hour of their Submission Grappling/Ground-Fighting course, where we focused specifically on attacking and defending from the turtle position.

My teenage client's Boxing course concluded on Thursday. We looked at southpaw strategies and tactics, and how an orthodox fighter should address them.

In martial arts, the ability to adapt is vital. On Thursday, I had the pleasure of leading a two-hour workshop focused on countering the Muay Thai long guard at the Chimera Stable gym. This event, tailored for students from Hinnerup Karate in Denmark and Zanshin Karate in the UK, was more than a class; it was a hands-on learning experience filled with interaction and teamwork. Drawing from my recent teaching sessions, I integrated fresh insights into our strategies.

10.09.2025 With just a day left before I conduct my special two-hour private lesson for the teachers of Hinnerup Karate and Zanshin...

09.09.2025 With my client now on the eighth hour of his intensive 10-hour kickboxing course, and having just returned from a week-long...

When I first stepped onto the mat, I was overwhelmed by the sheer variety of martial arts styles and training methods. It felt like a maze with no clear path. Over time, I discovered that the key to real progress wasn’t just about learning moves but about tailoring the training to fit my own strengths, weaknesses, and goals. That’s where individual martial arts coaching comes in. It’s a game changer.

08.09.2025 This was the ninth lesson of my client's 10-hour course on stand-up MMA or shoot-boxing. In Mixed Martial Arts (MMA),...

08.09.2025 As a martial arts teacher, it is incredibly rewarding to watch my students grow and evolve. Recently, I had the unique...

I returned to teach the second and final part of my course on managing social violence at the 'On' shop in Bicester Village. All my courses are bespoke in nature, meaning I can tailor the material and training to suit the needs of the store. My mandate was to teach de-escalation strategies, tactics, and techniques, as this is the most obvious problem members of staff face.

05.09.2025 This morning my client from Cotsworld School of Karate continued working with me on his knee strikes. What we did very much a...

03.09.2025 My 1.5 hour client focused on using and handling the long-guard in Muay Thai and we also did some hamstring strength training. Next week I am booked to teach a special two-hour session to my friends from Hinnerup Karate in Denmark who are visiting my gym as part of their training tour. I have been asked to address the long-guard and therefore, saw this to be a perfect time to work with my longest running client and solve the problem. We sparred for 10 x 10-min

02.09.2025 In my latest training session, I had the pleasure of working with a client who is making an inspiring comeback after a...

29.08.2025 This morning’s lesson was all about knee strikes—techniques that many martial artists often overlook in live practice. My...

28.08.2025 Footwork is the lifeblood of boxing. It not only enhances your strength and speed but also positions you strategically in the...

27.08.2025 In Muay Thai, elbow strikes serve as a vital weapon that can dramatically shift the course of a fight. My client's recent...

26.08.2025 Kickboxing is an exciting and versatile martial art that fuses traditional boxing with powerful kicking techniques. Every...

Hour seven of my client’s Mixed Martial Arts course is the second hour back since his full recovery from a motorcycle accident. Having restricted grappling last week to Greco-Roman holds, this week we were able to extend it to grappling holds above and below the waist. Therefore, our sparring focused on developing a hybrid sport of Boxing and Freestyle Wrestling.

25.09.2025 With this being my couple client's final week before they tie the knot we focused the second hour of their training technical...