Lead with purpose. Build a future through martial arts.
Become a certified BMMA School Instructor. Train in five days, lead classes in your community and get mentoring from a national organisation built on discipline, structure and respect.
Free download. A Regional Director will follow up with a call.
Built on military discipline. Driven by purpose.
BMMA brings together more than 30 years of martial arts experience and a foundation of military discipline, respect and resilience. Founded by Lee Matthews, former Paratrooper and World Champion kickboxer, it has grown into a national network of schools developing confident students and strong instructors.
When you join as an instructor, you are stepping into a purpose-driven pathway: lead, teach and change lives in your community.
“Discipline isn’t about being perfect, it’s about showing up, raising the standard, and bringing others with you.”
Why choose BMMA?
You do not need to be a black belt to begin. You need drive, integrity and the willingness to learn.
Proven pathway
Structured systems, training and step-by-step support.
Elite Mentoring Programme
Ongoing guidance from experienced BMMA leaders and your Regional Director.
Community and purpose
Make a positive impact in your area through martial arts.
Who becomes a BMMA Instructor?
Many of our instructors join from completely different backgrounds: military, fitness, education or general employment. What they share is a wish to lead and make an impact.
You do not need previous martial arts experience. You do need discipline, commitment and the willingness to learn.
Your path to becoming a BMMA Instructor
The Instructor Pathway is the structured, step-by-step process you follow to become a certified BMMA Instructor and launch a BMMA school in your community.
Register your interest
Receive the Prospectus and a call from your Regional Director to talk through your goals.
Complete your DBS check
So every BMMA class meets the same safeguarding standard.
Attend the Instructor Course
Practical training, assessment and certification.
Launch your BMMA school
Start leading classes in your area with regional support.
After passing your assessment, most new instructors begin preparing to launch classes within 4 to 8 weeks, depending on compliance steps and regional planning.
Five days. Real skills. A certification you can teach with.
A structured, intensive programme that prepares you to lead safe, disciplined classes that reflect BMMA standards. You will learn how to teach, lead, communicate and inspire.
Fundamentals and technique
Movement, striking basics, stance, posture and mechanics.
Teaching methodology
Warm-ups, drills, class breakdown and correction methods.
Leadership and class control
Commands, presence, tone, communication and confidence.
Practical teaching assessment
Lead sections of a class with feedback from BMMA coaches.
Final assessment and certification
Skills, teaching ability, safeguarding and class leadership.
Martial arts fundamentals · Coaching and communication · Class structure and leadership · Safeguarding and child protection · First aid overview · BMMA standards and professional conduct
We don’t look for experience. We develop it.
Our Elite Instructor Training Programme gives you everything you need to lead BMMA classes with confidence.
- Instructor certification and martial arts training from BMMA’s expert coaching team
- School operations and class leadership training
- Safeguarding, insurance and first aid support, with compliance help from day one
- Regional mentoring from your Regional Director
- National training days, discovery events and growth pathways
- Marketing toolkit and brand assets
- Access to BMMA’s national brand and network
An affordable investment with real impact.
Beginning your journey as a BMMA Instructor is a personal and professional investment, one that helps you build a meaningful future while shaping lives in your community.
All training, assessments, feedback, certification and BMMA teaching methodology.
Launch guidance and operational support for your BMMA school.
Varies by location and class set-up.
Your Regional Director will go through all of this with you on your Discovery Call.
- Full instructor training and certification
- School launch guidance and operational support
- Marketing toolkit and brand assets
- Safeguarding and compliance support
- Ongoing mentoring from your Regional Director
- Access to BMMA’s national brand and network
Real people. Real journeys.
Questions, answered
Anything else? Your Regional Director will talk it through on your Discovery Call.
No. Many of our instructors join from completely different backgrounds: military, fitness, education or general employment. You do need discipline, commitment and the willingness to learn. Our five-day Instructor Course will train you from the ground up.
You must complete a DBS check before attending the Instructor Course. We also support you with safeguarding requirements, first aid certification, and insurance and compliance steps. BMMA guides you through every stage.
The structured, step-by-step process you follow to become a certified BMMA Instructor and launch a BMMA school in your community. It has four stages: register your interest, complete your DBS, attend the Instructor Course, and launch your BMMA school with regional support.
The five-day Instructor Course is completed in one week. After passing your assessment, most new instructors begin preparing to launch classes within 4 to 8 weeks, depending on compliance steps and regional planning.
- Martial arts fundamentals
- Coaching and communication skills
- Class structure and leadership
- Safeguarding and child protection
- First aid overview
- Professional standards and BMMA methodology
- Practical teaching assessments
By the end, you will be ready to lead a BMMA class.
£500. This includes all training, assessments, feedback, certification and access to BMMA’s teaching methodology.
To launch a BMMA school you will also complete a School Launch and Setup Fee of £6,000, plus an equipment package that varies based on location and class set-up. Your Regional Director will discuss these with you during your Discovery Call.
Yes, completely. Your Regional Director will support you with school launch planning, timetabling, class structure, standards and compliance, local area guidance, and growth and development support.
Income varies based on class size, the number of weekly sessions, your area and venue capacity, and any additional programmes you deliver. Many instructors transition to leading classes full-time within 12 to 18 months. Our team will discuss realistic projections with you during your Discovery Call.
Yes. Many candidates complete their DBS and the Instructor Course while working full-time. You can launch your school part-time at first, until you build consistent class numbers.
At selected BMMA locations across the UK. You will be told your nearest available course dates after you submit your enquiry.
You should be comfortable being active, but you do not need to be an athlete. The course is physically and mentally engaging, and accessible to a wide range of abilities.
You must be 18 or older to begin the Instructor Pathway.
- Ongoing mentorship from your Regional Director
- Access to BMMA’s national support network
- Continuous development days
- Standards and safeguarding updates
- A structured growth pathway
Your development does not end at certification. It begins there.
Register your interest. You will receive the Instructor Pathway Prospectus and a call from your Regional Director to talk through your goals and next steps.
Your instructor journey starts here.
Whether you are new to martial arts, returning to training or changing career, the BMMA Instructor Pathway gives you the structure and support to make a real impact. Take the first step today.
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