Sophie has been training since the age of eight and holds a black belt in Wado Ryu Karate, a discipline in which she became so proficient that she went on to represent the England Fight Squad. A former British Karate Champion, Sophie also earned her black belt in Sport Karate in 1997 and has competed extensively on the international stage, making her one of EPiC’s most experienced and well-rounded coaches.

Sophie leads our EPiC Nailsea classes every Saturday alongside Coach Pearce Cruse. She originally supported the school as an assistant coach before stepping into full leadership, taking over when long-standing coach Greg Langson retired from coaching to focus on his family. Since then, Sophie has continued to grow the club with her structured, supportive and technical coaching approach.

A committed athlete herself, Sophie has recently qualified as a Strong Nation™ instructor, delivering high-energy hybrid movement classes known for burning serious calories. She maintains her own fitness through multiple high-impact sessions each week, bringing the same dedication and positivity into every class she teaches.