Founder
John
Martial art has had an important part in my life since I was a teenager. It helped me to find positive focus when I had dropped out of school and became addicted to drugs.
I started training in London, then later at 18 spent time
training in China in martial art camps and later in Muaythai / MMA camps in Thailand.
I fought in professionally in three different countries but I naturally gravitated towards coaching . I gained a sport science degree and was a coach for about 15 years.
Now Im mainly focused on running the MMA dojo.
My mission in building the MMA dojo is to have a positive effect through martial art. some
Illiar Sbragi
Illiar is a fighter and coach at MMA dojo.
Known for his love of animals and a tricky style in the ring.
He was born in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to a family of martial artists and started training in karate at age of 7.
Since coming to the UK, he has been studying multiple different arts and has competitive experience in karate, Muay Thai and MMA.
He is good at teaching the fundamentals of Muay Thai, MMA and basic grappling and also has very good ability to teach unorthodox karate style kicks.
Iliiar helped to build MMA Dojo from the beginning- and has been a fundamental part of the coaching team.
Tom Hines
Tom has been training in martial arts since childhood, beginning with kickboxing.
He has fought in K1, MMA and is a regular competitor in advanced category no gi BJJ.
Over the past ten years, he has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA around the world, learning from some of the best coaches and top athletes in the sport.
This extensive experience has led him to develop a more efficient system for learning MMA. His approach divides training into three distinct technical segments, allowing techniques to be learned more thoroughly and with a deeper understanding of the sport.
He coaches the MMA classes at MMA dojo. And is also an experienced PT and fitness coach .
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EXCELLENT Based on 79 reviews Posted on Trina ShahTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great friendly club, great skilled instructors, great place to train. Overall positive atmosphere with positive results.Posted on MeeraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John and the team are knowledgable, friendly and encouraging. It’s a great space and community, and everyone is made to feel completely welcome from day one, whatever level they’re at. I’ve been wanting to refine my skills and technique - and it’s been perfect. The instruction is excellent!Posted on Nilesh PatelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great training, coaches and atmospherePosted on hillmand ghaniTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great gym and environment to train to the best of your ability! Highly recommendedPosted on Selovayz HTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been going to MMA dojo for little over a year and it’s levelled up my fitness and martial arts in so many ways! Firstly, there’s the flexibility improvements in my hips, feet and neck since we stretch rigorously in every class. Next you can expect, performance improvements in strength, endurance and speed in your movements and body positioning - you’ll learn how to create gaps and position your body during rounds. Lastly the mental clarity of dojo style training, nothing fancy just good old fashioned testing the limits. The coaches here are all industry experts (John, Theo, Iliar to name a few). Can’t recommend this place enough if you want an inclusive community gym experience. -Mohammad HPosted on Waheedullah EhsanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing MMA gym! Great coaches, friendly atmosphere, and serious training. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced fighter, this place pushes you to the next level. Highly recommend!Posted on A CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son has been attending for the past few months and is thoroughly enjoying the experience. He returns home empowered, sweaty and full of confidence.Posted on Jonathan SynettTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son and his friend are absolutely loving weekly MMA classes with Illiar. Highly recommend.Posted on Theo CaesarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. amazing gymPosted on rennaheimTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very welcoming, and supportive classes that take in to account my lack of experience in martial arts. A great workout whilst learning strikes, kicks and the importance of stretching. Currently in basic Muay Thai but I am excited to move on to MMA and BJJ in the future. My current instructor Jack is knowledgeable, approachable and professional. If you are looking to get in shape and be more confident then this is a brilliant way to do it.
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