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Certified Expert Instructors with Instructor Training Certification at Phoenix SMA

At Phoenix SMA, we provide exceptional martial arts programs guided by certified instructors who have completed our rigorous instructor training certification. Whether you are new to martial arts or seeking to enhance your skills, our experienced team is here to support your journey. With our instructor training certification program, we ensure every instructor is highly qualified to provide top-notch guidance. Experience professional training designed for success and growth today!

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Our Instructor Qualification
All Instructors must enter into our Instructor Programme to teach and help in classes. Using an approach not dissimilar to an apprenticeship, the programme incorporates the Martial Arts Instructor UK (MAIUK) that is overseen by the Cobra Martial Association. Both criteria must be met to advance through the Instructor Qualification levels. 

 

To see more information about the MAIUK, click here.

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Matt Marshall

Founder of Phoenix SMA

  • Over 25 years of experience in martial arts

  • 6th Degree Black Belt in Freestyle TaeKwonDo

  • Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  • Brown Belt 1st KYU in Cobra Kickboxing

  • Also trained Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Karate & HanMuDo (graded to Red Belt 4th KEUB)

  • Martial Arts Instructor UK (MAIUK) Level 1 Qualified

  • CMAA Certified Referee Class A

  • MAIUK Course Trainer

 

Mr Marshall owns and operates Phoenix SMA Ltd. He runs/oversee all classes, Gradings & events.

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James Godwin

James Godwin

Certified Instructor

  • 5th Degree Black Belt in Freestyle TaeKwonDo

  • Green Belt – 6th KYU in Cobra Kickboxing

  • Trained in BJJ, and Karate

  • Martial Arts Instructor UK (MAIUK) Level 1 Qualified

  • CMAA Certified Referee Class A


Mr Godwin originally opened the Locks Heath classes as a Club Leader. However, after 10 years of managing and running the classes at there, he chose to step down due to other commitments. Although Mr Godwin is semi-retired from teaching, he still a key members of our TKD Instructors Team. He attends Grading and Tournaments each year as well as keeping up to date at seminars and workshops. Along with his exstensive experience in TKD, Mr Godwin has also trained in BJJ, SDS and Cobra Kickboxing.

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Abi King

Certified Instructor

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in Freestyle TaeKwonDo

  • Blue Belt 2 in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  • Green Belt – 6th KYU in Cobra Kickboxing

  • Martial Arts Instructor UK (MAIUK) Level 1 Qualified

 

Miss King’s primary teaching and training focus is BJJ. Nonetheless, her long-term experience in TKD is invaluable when teaching classes. 

Miss King is the Senior Instructor for our Ladies Only BJJ, which has been running for over 2 years.

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James Dennis

James Dennis

Certified Instructor

  • 2nd Degree Black Belt in Freestyle TaeKwonDo

  • Green Belt – 6th KYU in Cobra Kickboxing

  • Trained in BJJ, and Karate

  • Martial Arts Instructor UK (MAIUK) Level 1 Qualified.


Mr Dennis joined our Locks Heath classes when Mr Godwin first began open them. After progressing through the Colour Belt Ranks, he was the first adult from Locks Heath to achieve Black Belt. Over the years he has also trained in the Cobra Kickboxing, BJJ and SDS classes. He now teaches the classes at Locks Heath alongside Mr Marshall.

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