MKM Self Defence Academy

 
 
 
 
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 Sophie Dyson 
 
 
 
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Since starting the ladies only self defense class in October 2025 I have grown massively in confidence. I love coming to the class and learning new techniques. It's not just about the classes though, the instructors are super friendly and everyone makes you feel welcome. It's more of a family vibe but with the exhilaration of being able to let loose and release built up stress, whilst learning to protect myself and making new friends. I wish I'd have found MKM sooner! I know it's something I'll never stop doing now I'm here 💪
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Brendan Tipper 
 
 
 
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I am a new member at mkm and I’ve only been there about 2 months,I can honestly say that I absolutely love it,The instructors are fantastic and they really do know their stuff.Also the members are very friendly and welcoming.I am so glad that I joined mkm because it’s 1 of the best decisions that I have ever made,If your reading this and your thinking about joining I promise you now that you won’t regret it.Also I forgot to mention there’s lots of equipment too and tea and coffee
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Harvey McKay 
 
 
 
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 Scott 
 
 
 
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I joined MKM Self-defence academy back in August 2025 and I have never looked back since. It has very professional Krav Maga trainers who really know what they are doing..
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Katiee Liz 
 
 
 
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Excellent atmosphere, brilliant class, Rachel's a great teacher & the women's class is so supportive!! I love it 🩷
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 shannon martin 
 
 
 
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10/10 experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Helen Pilling 
 
 
 
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MKM is an inspirational club providing training on the essential life skill of self defence. The club atmosphere is led by coaches with good character including passion, enthusiasm, discipline, integrity, an inclusive attitude and genuine interest in others resulting in a welcoming and supporting environment. The club itself is well equipped with multiple gym stations, weights etc, ropes training area and a dedicated matted floor space where classes take place. The club is clean and coaches take pride in the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. There are a variety of both adults and juniors sessions including a women’s only session. Attending a self defence class for the first time can be daunting especially when it can be a personal journey and a specific skill sought out but I would 100% encourage anyone who is interested to give it a try. The club is a community and members are supportive of one another. For any parents considering this for their child, I wish it’s something which had been around when I was growing up so I could have ploughed hours into a functional self-esteem, survival and self preservation skill rather than aesthetic performance sports / activities.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sam Dale 
 
 
 
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Fantastic place and fantastic people. I started having PT sessions with Ben as during COVID and lockdown my confidence was in my boots. I had done a little kick boxing in the past but nothing serious and certainly nothing like this. Late 2024 and at the grand old age of 59 just before my 60th, I joined the club.... everyone is friendly, it's hard work but it's also fun....no egos at all, Sam says hello to each and every member, I can honestly say it's the best decision I ever made. It has a fully equipped gym, a ring and fantastic combat area. Junior classes also and a women's only class, and believe me every woman should come and do this and learn to defend yourself. If I can do it, on my own, at my age, then anyone can.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jonny Sunderland 
 
 
 
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Amazing place amazing people Sam and the team are  so professional and brilliant instructors if you are interested in self defence and fitness this is the place to be 😀
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 peter gabriel 
 
 
 
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Great community place where you can learn but also make a new friendships!!! Def 5*
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

If you are looking for a no-nonsense approach to self-defence and want to become physically and mentally fit, then the MKM Self Defence Academy can give you all this and more, as long as you are willing to turn up give it 110%. At its core is a former Royal Marine who maintains the highest standards. Not only will you learn self-defence here, you will also learn life-changing skills and become part of a family of committed individuals who want more.

Sam is the founder and Head Krav Maga Instructor at Martial Krav Maga. He is highly qualified and has a wealth of real-world experience to which he acquired in self-defence training and 10 years serving as a Royal Marines Commando. He runs MKM full time ensuring the standards are kept to a maximum within the association.