Hi my name is Rich and I am an elite MMA conditioning coach, personal trainer and self protection expert.

 

My qualifications include:

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• Level 4 MMA conditioning coach

• Muay Thai fitness coach

• Jeet Kune Do & Kali instructor

• Level 2 gym instructor

• Advanced personal trainer diploma

• Physio therapy a guide to the body

• Level 2 kettlebell instructor

• Level 2 TRX instructor

• First aid certified

• DRB certificate

 

Here is a little back story about myself.

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I have been involved in fitness since I was 14 years old, and have 25 years experience in my field. From a young age I always had a fascination and interest in martial arts, and it was around that same age that I began to train in kickboxing and Japanese Jiu Jiitsu.

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I took up bodybuilding between 17 and 21. After the closure of my local gym I then made a choice to delve into the combat arts. I found that it was tough to do bodybuilding type of training and be good at the combat arts. The two required total dedication to reach my best. So I picked the latter.

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My journey over the years has been a fascinating one. In 2004, I attended a Dan Inosanto weekend seminar in London. This seminar blew my mind. It showed me just what could be achieved by cross training in different combat systems. I continued to attend Dan's seminars every year, up until 2010 when he stopped coming to the UK. In 2008 I took the trip to Los Angeles to train specifically at the world famous Inosanto academy. I have since been back in 2015 to continue to develop my skill set and conditioning. My second journey also allowed me to train at other world famous academies. These include:

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• Gracie university

• Mikita school of martial arts

• Kron Gracie Jiu Jitsu academy

• Roy Elghanayan Krav Maga academy

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I have been privileged and lucky to have been trained by some of the worlds best fitness professionals, martial artists, and self defence experts.

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These include:

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Dan Inosanto

Rickson Gracie

Kron Gracie

Rener Gracie

Lee Morrison

Rick Young

Bob Breen

Roy Elghanayan 

Bryce Krouse

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I also attend body power every year in Birmingham to further educate myself in the fitness world.

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