TRAINERS

 

*All our coaches are DBS checked and 1st Aid trained*

MARION

HEAD COACH (SafeGuarding Officer)

Growing up, Marion Field had always been interested in the fighting arts but coming from a musical and religious family it was not until she was 17 that she started karate classes, the only martial art available where she lived at that time. Whilst Marion enjoyed this traditional art shew couldn’t escape the feeling that it didn’t quite hit the spot because she wanted to learn to be an effective fighter more than anything. She focused instead on fitness and weight training and it wasn’t until almost ten years later, when a friend told her that she was going kickboxing that Marion’s martial arts career really took off.
 

Making up for lost time, Marion was a veritable sponge, committed to learning all she could, attending any seminars and courses that came her way. Once she had been training for a few years she began to teach the new beginners coming into the club and immediately realised she had a love of teaching. She reached 2nd degree black belt in kickboxing, and continued to teach, which became her passion, and in 2004 set up her club MFKB. Marion also started studying other arts to increase her knowledge, including Kung Fu, Torite Jitsu, Sanshou and Boxing. She completed a Level 3 Personal Trainer course in order to fully understand all aspects of training, fitness and nutrition. This desire for knowledge and experience led to Marion training in the art that would transform her life and eventually lead to the full-time gym she now runs.

In order to become a more effective coach Marion started judging at fight shows under the instruction of world class judge and referee Mick Fowles and Leon Kelly.  Once qualified as a judge she went on to judge in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing and MMA but it was during her formative period on the circuit that she met the legendary Ronnie Green who offered to teach her Muay Thai. The rest, as they say, is history as Marion and Muay Thai were an instant fit.  She went on to train with various Muay Thai trainers, and currently trains with Kevin Harper at the highly regarded Majestic Gym in Wigan.

WHAT I OFFER

  • 20 + years Muay Thai coaching experience
  • 121 sessions tailored to the individual
  • Muay Thai classes for all levels
  • Fight camps for competitors
  • Fitness, diet and nutrition advice
  • Training for adults and children
  • In depth knowledge of using training as an aid to mental health

 

RHYS

FIGHTER & COACH

Rhys joined the gym in 2022 as a quiet teenager. Muay Thai completely transformed his life, and he was eager to begin his fighting career.

He took his first fight on 2hrs notice on the prestigious Enigma Fight Series Promotion agreeing to the match whilst on his way to watch the show. He performed with a skill level far beyond his experience even with no preparation and is now a regular on the fight circuit.

Whilst still very focused on his fight career, Rhys has taken to coaching with the same enthusiasm and technical expertise. Rhys is also a fully quailfied Level 3 Personal Trainer.

WHAT I OFFER

  • 121 or small group training for all levels
  • Muay Thai classes for all levels
  • Training for adults and children

 

Josh Petch

JOSH 

FIGHTER & COACH

Josh started training with Marion in 2019 and Muay Thai has completely transformed his life. He fell in love with the sport from day one and it became a way of life for him very quickly.  Josh was relentless in his desire to improve and to compete. 

Now an accomplished and active fighter in his own right, he also has a passion for teaching and inspiring the same dedication in others. He completed his Level 3 Personal Trainer course in order to improve his coaching and now also provides Strength and Conditioning for clients in the gym.

WHAT I OFFER

  • Muay Thai classes and 121 sessions
  • Strength and Conditioning classes and 121 sessions
  • Sport specific S&C training
  • Training for adults and children

 

LOUISA MOORE

ASSISTANT COACH, ADMINISTRATION

Louisa started Muay Thai around 2020.  Initially bringing her young son for lessons, she decided to give it a go herself.  She has found Muay Thai to be hugely beneficial to her physical and mental health, and is now an integral part of the Synergy family. 

Louisa’s warm and welcoming personality puts nervous newcomers at their ease, and she is always on hand to reassure, or answer queries.  Louisa is in charge of administration for the gym, but also works as a class assistant, while continuing to progress with her own training.