COACHES
Martyn Cahill
​Head Coach
Martyn has been training in martial arts for over 20 years. He achieved his black belt in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu in 2007 at the same time as training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He started training with CFS in 2010 and was awarded his black belt in BJJ in July 2013 by Master Ricardo De La Riva and Professor David Onuma. He is now a 3 stripe Black Belt.
Martyn is an active competitor and has medalled at several national and international BJJ competitions.
As well as being highly skilled in BJJ, he has also trained and studied MMA and boxing for over 15 years and has coached and cornered our competition teams to some great successes.
His approach to coaching is cerebral and methodical; he treats it like a science.
Josh Cook
HEAD Boxing Coach
Josh Lakner Cook has been boxing for 21 years as an amateur in both the UK and New Zealand having had 38 bouts.
Now boxing as a professional for 4 years with 50 bouts, Josh's boxing style is based around solid fundamentals, defensive IQ and ring generalship.
Josh's coaching ethos is based around the constant development of fundamental skills, defence and efficient technique; using your won attributes and personality to develop a boxing style with which you can express yourself.
JACK CLAFFEY
KIckboxing/MMA Coach
Jack has over a decade of experience in a range of martial arts having trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Boxing, Catch Wrestling, and Judo. He currently competes in both professional mixed martial arts (MMA) as well as bare knuckle boxing and often acts as cornerman for both the amateur and professional fighters at Fighting Fit.
Jack has travelled extensively and worked with many different coaches over the years, giving him a wide perspective on both fighting styles and training methodology.
Jack believes that martial arts can be used as a tool for self-improvement and there is something anyone can gain from training in them, even if their ultimate aim is not competition.
STEF MURRAY
AMATEUR AND YOUTH MMA LEAD Coach
Stef has over 10 years experience as a personal trainer specialising in callisthenics, strength and conditioning and functional movement specific to combat sports.
He believes that it is vital to lead by example and plays a senior role in our fight team holding an established record against nationally ranked opponents alongside being a BJJ brown belt belt.
Stef feels it is vital to understand each client's goals on a personal level in order to attain the best results. You can expect to be challenged physically whilst enjoying a good laugh. Attention to detail is key.
Stef continues to learn and develop his craft everyday, reiterating the importance of challenging yourself in order to embrace self development, both in and out of the gym.
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Melissa Hobson
Mobility coach
Melissa first joined our team in 2020 as our member advisor. Her passion for yoga and movement naturally led her to transition into the role of Mobility Coach. ​
Her Rise and Shine mobility classes combine yoga flows, animal movements and a variety of flexibility training techniques offer a dynamic approach to mobility. These classes have quickly become a favourite among the martial artists, helping them enhance their sports performance and mobility both on and off the mats.​
Melissa is a certified Level 3 Personal Trainer and holds a BJJ Purple belt, competing regularly and continuously striving to improve her own performance.
Her dedication to helping others reach their full potential, whether in martial arts or everyday life, makes her an invaluable asset to the team.