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Meet the Coaches
Head Coach - James Richardson
James has a lifelong interest in Martial Arts spending his childhood years studying and competing in Tae Kwon Do and Shotokan Karate. Along with studying Traditional Martial Arts, James has also studied Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
He is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider and is passionate about supporting mental health, particularly in children.
Qualifications include
- Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- UKBJJA Registered Instructor
- British Ju Jitsu Club Coach
- British Army Assistant Boxing Coach
- Mental Health First Aid Practitioner
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Coach - Luke Mannion
Luke has studied martial arts for over 25 Years and holds Black Belts and coaching qualifications in various Martial Arts, fitness and Self Protection systems.
Qualifications include
- 4th Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing
- 10th Khan in Muay Thai Boxing
- 1st Dan Black Belt in The Real Combat System
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Judo
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Senior Instructor in Muay Thai
- Level One in Self Protection under Geoff Thompson
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- Level 2 BWLA Weightlifting Coach
- CrossFit Powerlifting Trainer
- CrossFit Strongman Trainer
- Army Physical Training Instructor
Coach - Donovan Sharpe
Donovan has studied Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai for 5 years.
Qualifications include
- Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Assistant Instructor in Muay Thai Boxing