Meet The Coaches
All our Coaches are qualified Kickboxing GB Black Belts, First Aid Trained and DBS Checked.
Each Coach brings their own style of teaching to our classes and help to make our sessions fun and challenging for all.
Az Miralay
Head Coach
Qualifications:
3rd Degree Kickboxing Black Belt
1st Dan Wado Ryu Karate Black Belt
Wolf Pack UK National Team Coach
SKF Alliance Senior Grading Instructor
Lvl 3 Personal Trainer
Lvl 3 Sports Nutritionist
Notable Achievements:
WKA European Champion
WAKO British Champion
WKA British Champion
ISKA World Cup - Gold
Many other National and International podium positions and awards.
Alan has been training since the late 90’s and has experience in multiple striking disciplines including Kickboxing, Karate and Kung Fu. He is actively involved in coaching all age groups and particularly enjoys working in the sparring classes with our active fighters.
Linda has been training at WMA since the early 2000’s and in that time has won a British Kickboxing Title and competed for the National Team at the European Championships. She now assists coaching in our Kids and Junior Classes whilst continuing to train for the joy of the sport.
Gill started her Martial Arts Journey after her daughter joined the club. She runs our Friday Evening sessions and enjoys nothing more than a hard hitting pad session. She loves working with our young kids and is actively involved in our club grading events.
Anne has been training Kickboxing since a very young age and has competed at multiple International Kickboxing Competitions. She’s known for her eye to detail and extreme kicking drills. You can find Anne teaching our Morning Adult Sessions and our Flex and Mobility workshops.
Joshua has been Kickboxing at Warrior MA since the early 2010’s and can be found assisting at multiple Kids and Junior sessions. His experience through his work with SEN children has made him a valuable part of our coaching team. He enjoys working with our Junior Fight Team and loves a good kicking session!
Bethany joined Warrior Martial Arts as a Kid and has been with us ever since. Developing into an accomplished kickboxer in her own right and still actively involved in the club to today.
Finlay is one of our active fighters who assists at multiple Junior sessions through the week. He has competed at multiple National Level Tournaments and enjoys his weekly sparring sessions above everything else.
Rebecca has been with us since the early 2010’s and received her 1st Degree Kickboxing Black Belt under Coach Az. She is actively involved in the club, assisting in Kids and Junior Classes as well as assessing during our Club Gradings.
Jacey Cashman
Welfare/Safeguarding Officer
Designated Safeguarding Lead
(Deputy - Linda Brown)
Contact - SKF Karate
Email - info@skfkarate.com
Mobile - 07525 398980