FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

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Martin has been training in Muay Thai and Martial Arts since 1997 and competed in the late 90's and has been privileged to instruct at several Muay Thai gyms up and down the country before going on to establish Pride Combat Athletics in 2013.

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Martin believes that Muay Thai and fitness training should be fun, challenging and accessible to everyone, values that he still old close to his heart.​ Martin uses his experience to coach both total beginners through to seasoned fighters to go on and achieve exceptional results.

Alex is a K1 and fight team coach, leading a regular public class and providing fight team coaching on 1 to 1 and group training sessions.

 

The continued development of fight team is a true passion of Alex's at the gym. He supports fighters throughout their fight camps and on fight night. He is an expert pad-man and a knowledgeable corner man.

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He has experience in both Dutch and traditional styles of Kickboxing and is also a 1st Dan. Alex has also competed throughout the years.

Izzi is one of our Muay Thai Striking Coaches, leading adult classes and supporting our Junior Fight Team and children’s sessions.

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She is the current WMO International Champion and is ranked No. 8 in the world by the WMO. Her other achievements include becoming WBC Featherweight British Champion, MTGP British Flyweight Champion, ISKA Semi-Pro English Champion and MTGP European Champion.

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Izzi remains an active professional fighter, competing against international opponents in the UK and Thailand.

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Alongside coaching classes, she offers one-to-one training in Muay Thai, boxing and K1, focusing on developing confidence, improving skills and empowering more women to get involved in combat sports.

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Misal is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt with over six years of training and competition experience. Alongside his BJJ journey, he is also an experienced Muay Thai fighter, giving him a well-rounded understanding of both grappling and striking.

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Passionate about coaching, Misal enjoys helping students of all abilities develop their skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. His patient approach, technical knowledge, and enthusiasm for teaching make him a popular coach with both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Whether your goal is fitness, self-defence, or competition, Misal is committed to helping every student build confidence and reach their potential on the mats.

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Dom brings a wealth of experience from a Kickboxing background and has recently competed successfully in Pro K1.

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He is the current CFS British Champion and Elite Championship English Champion, and remains an active fighter out of the gym.

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Dom offers 1-2-1 sessions specialising in K1 Kickboxing and fitness, assists in our Wednesday night K1 class, and is a highly experienced corner-man on fight days.

Josh is an active fighter at Pride Combat Athletics, regularly volunteering and helping with adult and kids classes.

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Josh is a Level 3 Personal Trainer since 2019, studying a degree in Sport & Physical education, and he train all ages and experiences.

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Josh also has a fondness of competing in triathlons and other fitness events. His aim is to promote fitness and physical activity, as well as expand awareness of combat sports, and the benefits of being involved. 

Josh has gained competitive experience through white-collar bouts and interclubs. Calm, patient and approachable, he creates a supportive training environment where everyone can learn and progress at their own pace.

 

Josh’s interest in the UFC first inspired him to begin training, and he has since developed a huge passion for combat sports that he is excited to share as part of the coaching team.

Isaac is an active fighter known for his fierce Muay Khao style, using forward pressure, clinch work and powerful knees.

 

He enjoys training and competing across both Muay Thai and K1, and brings plenty of energy and enthusiasm to his coaching. A keen UFC follower, Isaac has a huge passion for striking and is excited to share his knowledge while helping others develop their skills and confidence.