About Phoenix
Professional kickboxing coaching in Chelmsford for kids, teens and adults.
Phoenix Martial Arts Academy is a standards-led club built around clear coaching, safe progression and real development. We welcome beginners, coach properly, and create an environment where people can improve with confidence.
Step-by-step instruction with strong fundamentals.
Progression is controlled and readiness-led.
Standards stay high in every class.
Development in skill, confidence and fitness.
Our Mission
We want our classes to do more than fill an hour. We want children to build confidence, discipline and focus. We want adults to become fitter, more capable and more confident. We want every student to feel supported, challenged and guided properly from their first session onwards.
Phoenix Martial Arts Academy came from a real experience of what martial arts can do for someone. Martin did not start as naturally sporty and found the first step difficult. Once he began training, everything changed. He trained consistently, led within club environments, competed in kickboxing and taekwondo, and won medals at multiple tournaments including British championships and two world silver medals.
Phoenix is built on that lived experience: martial arts can genuinely help people grow when the coaching is right, the standards are strong, and beginners are supported properly from the start.
Who We Help
For younger children, that means age-appropriate classes taught at the right pace. For juniors, it means deeper skills, drills and controlled sparring. For teens and adults, it means proper kickboxing coaching in a welcoming but focused environment.
A slower-paced introduction that builds listening, focus, balance, coordination and early confidence through structured coaching.
A more in-depth class where children build stronger fundamentals, resilience, discipline and confidence.
A women-only class to improve fitness, strength and confidence while learning real kickboxing in a supportive environment.
Structured classes for teens and adults who want to train hard, learn proper technique and make steady progress.
Community
Phoenix Martial Arts Academy is built around more than classes alone. We are creating a positive, standards-led community where people can improve, feel supported and enjoy being part of something that helps them grow over time.
A good community helps people stay consistent, enjoy training more and keep improving. It makes first classes less intimidating and helps children, teens and adults settle in with confidence.
Meet The Team
Our team is focused on creating a positive, well-run training environment where students are supported properly, coached clearly and held to strong standards.
Martin leads Phoenix with a focus on high standards, clear coaching and long-term development. He has over 20 years of martial arts experience, has competed in kickboxing and taekwondo, and has won medals at numerous tournaments including multiple British championships and two world silver medals.
He oversees coaching standards, programme structure and the long-term development of the club.
Josie coaches with a calm, supportive and positive approach that helps students feel comfortable while still learning properly. She has 7 years of kickboxing experience and plays an important role in helping students build confidence and enjoy training in a structured environment.
She is a key part of creating the welcoming atmosphere that helps people settle in and improve.
Alongside the lead coaches, Phoenix is supported by a wider team who help across classes and contribute to the culture of the club.
Start Here
The best way to get a feel for Phoenix is to book a free trial. Come in, meet the team, see the environment for yourself and take part in a class without pressure.
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