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Dorchester Martial Arts - Instructors..


Luke Mannion – Head Instructor


Luke is the most qualified Martial Arts Instructor in Dorchester; he has studied martial arts for over 15 Years and holds Black Belts and coaching qualifications in various Martial Arts and Self Protection systems. He has studied Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, Ju Jitsu, BJJ, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Western Boxing, MMA, Sambo and Submission Grappling.

Luke is a former Parachute Regiment Sniper and saw active service in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland and Iraq. Luke represented the Parachute Regiment, Army and Combined Services (best from Army, Navy and RAF) at Martial Arts during this time.

Luke is also a qualified personal trainer and currently employed as a Physical Training Instructor within the MOD, so you can be assured any teaching methods are cutting edge.

Lukes Qualifications include:


Martial Arts..
  • 5th Dan Black Belt in Freestyle Ju Jitsu
  • 4th Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing
  • 10th Khan in Muay Thai Boxing (Blackbelt Equivalent)
  • Muay Thai Boxing Instructor
  • 1st Dan Black Belt in The Real Combat System
  • 1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
  • Full Amateur Boxing Association Coach
  • Parachute Regiment, Army and Combined Services Martial Arts Colours
Self Protection..
  • British Combat Association Instructor
  • Ultimate Self Protection Instructor- Level 3
  • Level One Self Protection Instructor under Geoff Thompson
Related Qualifications..
  • MOD Physical Training Instructor
  • Qualified Personal Trainer
  • NLP Practitioner
  • First Aid at Work
  • Enhanced CRB checked

Sam Bailey – Children’s Kickboxing Instructor

Sam is our Children’s Kickboxing Instructor and is the only Ofsted Registered Martial Arts Instructor in Dorset, she is a fully qualified Child Care Practitioner and has been working professionally with children for over seven years. Sam will deliver the best mix of fun and discipline to help your child progress within the Martial Arts.

Sam’s Qualifications Include:

  • 5th Khan Muay Thai
  • Ofsted Registered
  • Junior Sports Leader Award
  • St Johns Certificate in infants and Children’s First Aid
  • CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education - Modules include:

    • Caring for Children
    • Child Protection
    • Play and Learning in Education
    • Healthy eating
    • Behavioural Management
    • Working with Children with Special Needs

Gary Gale – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Instructor

Gary has participated in martial arts for the past 7 years including Muay Thai, Western Boxing, Brazilian Ju jitsu, Submission Grapping and MMA.

Gary is a former Paratrooper who served in many theatres around the world. He has recently left the Special Forces Support Group as a Physical Training Instructor. Gary has also represented the Parachute Regiment in Western Boxing.

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