Our instructors

Trained to the highest standard

Every BMMA instructor is trained by experienced kickboxing and martial arts experts, and takes part in ongoing training so classes stay challenging, inspirational and fun.

Leeds

Charlotte Craighill

5th Dan Olympic Tae Kwon Do · 4th Dan Sport Karate

Training since 1994, competing worldwide and coaching with elite coaches across the globe.

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Cannock

David Gwilt

Has run the Cannock academy for over five years. A friendly school where everyone supports each other to improve.

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Telford

James McCormick

Started at BMMA aged 10 and has since trained with martial artists from around the globe.

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Rugeley

Tony Anderton

Began traditional karate at 6, competed from 9 and earned his 1st Dan black belt at 13.

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Greater Manchester

Jacob Hughes

Started with Muay Thai and Kung Fu as a teenager, then began teaching after earning his black belt.

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Wiltshire / Chippenham

Jamie Roach

Runs a thriving school in Wiltshire, practising kickboxing, boxing and self-defence.

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Wolverhampton

Thomas Davies

Ex-Royal Marine

Ready to pass knowledge and skills on to the next generation.

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Shropshire

Toby Thompson

Inspired at an early age by Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Bruce Lee.

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Wellington

Elijah Everill

13× WAKO World Champion

Started at four. Also 5× WAKO European and 23× WAKO British titles.

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Hereford

Sam Jones

A background in dance and gymnastics, then years of Wado Ryu karate and regimental boxing.

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Kent

David Cross

Liverpool

Thanos Boutikos

Greek Army Rangers · Parachute Regiment reservist

Karate and kickboxing from a young age. Helps students build confidence and a ready-for-anything mindset.

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Shrewsbury

Bradley Matthews

3rd Dan Black Belt

Started at BMMA HQ in Telford aged four. 1st Dan at 14, now working towards 4th Dan.

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Stoke-on-Trent

Ellie Harvey

Morley

James Gunn

1st Dan Sport Karate · Head coach, BMMA Morley

Moved from Tae Kwon Do to BMMA at 12. Podiumed in kickboxing at the Unified World Championships.

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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.

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Register your interest
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Complete your DBS
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Five-day Instructor Course
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Launch your BMMA school