TRAINERS

 

MARION

HEAD COACH

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

 

Aaron Nelson

AARON

MUAY THAI COACH

Aaron began Muay Thai training  in 121 sessions with Marion at the age of 12. A quiet boy, he soon found a love of the sport and started to come out of his shell.  He never missed his sessions and was soon attending classes as well and helping out with the younger children.

Aaron quickly showed an aptitude for teaching, as well as improving his own skills and by his mid teens he was regularly helping out with adults as well as kids classes.

As his love for the sport grew, he spent much of his time not only training but studying fights and techniques online. He wanted to learn as much as he could about the sport, and this has led to him being a valuable member of the team. He especially enjoys assisting in fight camps for the gym fighters. Aaron spends a lot of his time studying the fighters performances, and working out areas they  need to improve as well as tactical approaches to different opponents.

WHAT I OFFER

  • 12+ years Muay Thai experience
  • 121 sessions and classes for all levels
  • Training for adults and children
  • Muay Thai classes for all levels

 

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.