Matt joined EPiC in 2015, bringing with him a strong foundation in Krav Maga and a black belt in Kickboxing. As EPiC’s lead self-defence coach, he is passionate about empowering people with practical, real-world skills. Matt regularly teaches seminars covering all aspects of personal safety and is always open to conversations about self-protection and situational awareness.

Matt leads our EPiC Yate school and is also one of our WAKO GB athletes, first representing Great Britain at the 2019 World Championships in Antalya, Turkey. Competing regularly across Europe, Matt’s fight career continues to grow, and the club is excited to follow his ongoing progress on the international stage.

Alongside martial arts, Matt is a dedicated fitness coach who teaches at both full-time EPiC locations. He is known for his commitment to helping people become stronger, fitter, and more confident, always going the extra mile to keep members motivated. Famous for his love of burpees, Matt has also taken on numerous athletic challenges to raise thousands of pounds for charity.

Outside of coaching, Matt is a keen writer and loves spending time with his partner Lucy and their dog. He’s a big football fan, following both Bristol City and Portsmouth, and enjoys music and a good crime documentary.

Notable Achievements:

CIMAC Superleague Grand Champion
2× KWON Grandslam Grand Champion
Yokoso Dutch Open Champion
2× Total Valour Main Event Winner
3× GB Grandslam Champion