Our instructors

Meet the team behind the gloves


Our instructors aren’t just black belts — they’re brilliant mentors, motivators, and masters of the craft. With decades of combined experience, they’ve helped hundreds of people find their strength, build confidence, and discover what they’re truly capable of. All whilst having fun doing it!

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Wayne

Chief Instructor
Wayne holds the following belts and qualifications:
7th Dan black belt – Kickboxing 
1st Dan black belt – Ju Jitsu
Blue belt – Kick-Jitsu
MAIUK – Level 1 Instructor

MAIUK – Course trainer
Certified self defence instructor
First aid trained
Enhanced DBS Checked

Eiros

Senior instructor
With IMA since 2011
Eiros holds the following belts and qualifications:
5th Dan black belt – Kickboxing 
4th Dan black belt – Kick-Jitsu
3rd Dan black belt – FMA
2nd Dan black belt – Freestyle Karate
2nd Dan black belt – CMAA Self Defence 
1st Dan black belt – Aikido
1st Dan black belt – Kyokashinka Karate
Purple Belt – BJJ
MAIUK – Level 1 Instructor
First Aid trained

DBS Checked

Jake

Senior instructor
With IMA Since 2003
Jake holds the following belts and qualifications:
5th Dan black belt – Kickboxing 
Blue belt – Ju Jitsu
Yellow belt – Kick-Jitsu
First aid trained

Julian

Instructor
With IMA Since 2012
Julian holds the following belts and qualifications:
3rd Dan black belt – Kickboxing

MAIUK – Level 2 Instructor (in progress)
Yellow belt – Kick-Jitsu
First aid trained

Angelos

Assistant instructor
With IMA Since 2023
Angelos holds the following belts and qualifications:
Brown belt – Kickboxing
MAIUK – Level 2 Instructor (in progress)
First Aid trained

DBS Checked