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I started at TCA last June. This place has changed my life for the better. I have met loads of friends and the instructors are all amazing. No matter what your ability they are inclusive and so supportive. My fitness has improved and my overall wellbeing has been positively impacted!!
Myself and my family joined TCA a number of years ago. It has literally changed our lives both physically and mentally. The atmosphere is like no other, a team of coaches and members all with a shared focus and goal of positivity, fitness, determination and drive.There are so many reasons to bring martial arts into your life, but mental health, at any age, has to be one of the most important ones.
I started at TCA last June. This place has changed my life for the better. I have met loads of friends and the instructors are all amazing. No matter what your ability they are inclusive and so supportive. My fitness has improved and my overall wellbeing has been positively impacted!!
Owen Deakin is a martial artist of the highest order with a host of accomplishments and a growing body of experience to his name. Owen has studied Martial Arts with The Combat Academy since 2013 and continues to learn, grow and improve his craft. His accomplishments in that time include;
2nd Dan Blackbelt
ICO Northern Area Champion
ICO English Champion x 2
WMO English Champion
ICO British Champion
EFK British Champion
WMO British Champion
ISKA British Champion
ISKA European Champion
ICO World Champion
ICO World Open Gold Medalist x 2
Owen is also studying towards various sports, health & fitness related qualifications to supplement his learning in order to help him to continue to develop as a coach.
Owen is an excellent coach and blends his assertive style with humour and encouragement to bring the best out in students. He is very supportive of all members and is particularly good at helping younger members build confidence and older students develop technique and skills.
Callum Cope – Senior Instructor, Chesterfield
Callum is an active and highly successful K1 & Full Contact Kickboxing competitor. He is a hard working and committed young man who has dedicated his life to Martial Arts. He has studied kickboxing under the tutelage of Chief Instructor Mick Crossland since 2013 after several years training in his home town in Chesterfield. In that time he has achieved the following accolades.
2nd Dan Blackbelt
The Combat Academy Certified Senior Instructor
WMO Northern Area Champion
ICO English Champion
ICO 5 Nations Champion
WMO British Open Gold Medallist
ICO British Open K1 Gold Medallist
ICO World Open Kickboxing Gold Medallist
In addition to his successful Martial Arts career Callum has various qualifications that enhance his effectiveness as a coach. He is qualified up to level 2 as a Gym Instructor and to Level 3 as Personal Trainer and has been coaching full time for The Combat Academy since 2015.
Callum has benefitted greatly from his involvement in Martial Arts and dedicates himself to sharing these benefits along with his knowledge and skills as Senior Instructor at The Combat Academy’s Chesterfield school.
Callum has a high energy and engaging teaching style and is very much results focused. He excels at teaching students from beginner to advanced and is excited by the prospect of introducing the benefits of Martial Arts to new people.
Tommy Crossland – Senior Instructor, Barnsley
Tommy is former British, European & World Amateur K1 Kickboxing Champion and is currently one of the Rising Stars of the UK’s Professional K1 Kickboxing scene. He has been training at The Combat Academy since its inception and has become not only one of it’s most accomplished students but also a shining example of the values and personal development the our programs produce.His accomplishments as a competitor & Martial Artist include;
2nd Dan Blackbelt
The Combat Academy Certified Senior Instructor
ICO Northern Area K1 Cadet Champion
ISKA Northern Area Senior K1 Champion
ICO English Snr K1 Champion
ISKA English Snr K1 Champion
ICO British Snr K1 Champion
ICO European Cadet K1 Champion
Unified World Amateur Open Muay Thai Gold Medalist 2013
Unified World Amateur Open Kickboxing Champion 2013
ICO Amateur World Open Kickboxing Gold Medalist 2015
ICO Amateur World Open K1 Gold Medalist 2015
ICO World Amateur K1 Champion
In addition to his competitive experienced Tommy is a fully qualified Kickboxing Instructor holding a coveted Combat Academy 2nd Dan Blackbelt and has qualifications in sports coaching and health & fitness such as Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Sports Leadership and Level 3 Sports Development.
Tommy has been a full time coach at The Combat Academy since leaving school and has dedicated his life to teaching and competing in the sport he loves. He is an enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgeable coach who is known for his patience, meticulous attention to detail and positive supportive approach. Tommy prides himself in offering the same level of support and guidance to members of all levels of skill and ability and works tirelessly to ensure that everyone he works with is able to achieve their full potential.
Nathan Hill – Full Time Instructor
Nathan is one of our most beloved coaches. He is known for his enthusiasm and positive energy which helps create self-belief and confidence in all students who encounter him. Nathans classes are high energy and full of fun making his teaching style as enjoyable and engaging as it is rewarding.
Nathan started his journey in Martial Arts with The Combat Academy in 2012. In that time, he has gone unbeaten in his competitive career and has amassed a wealth of skills which inform his teaching on a daily basis.
Nathans accomplishments include;
1st Dan Black Belt
2 x Team England Representative
WMO British Full Contact Champion
ICO British Open K1 Champion
ICO British Open Full Contact Champion
ICO World Open Champion (Germany 2015)
ICO World Open Full Contact Champion (Birmingham 2017)
ICO World Open K1 Champion (Birmingham 2017)
In addition to his Martial Arts experience Nathan is a former Professional and Semi Professional Footballer having played for Rotherham United from the age of 8 yrs. He also represented England U14s & U16s as a junior. His experience as an Elite Athlete in two separate sports give him high level knowledge and understanding of Goal Setting & Success, Sports Psychology and Athletic Development.
Nathans best quality however is his love of people. His friendly & welcoming approach combined with his motivation to help students of all ages and abilities, no matter what their goal, are the hallmarks of this outstanding Instructor.
Tyrone Power Jr – Senior Instructor, Northampton
The enigmatic Tyrone Power Jr is one of the UKs finest ever Martial Artists with an array of achievements in a range of disciplines.Having competed and won World Titles in Forms, Weapons, Points and Full Contact Kickboxing he is one of the few Martial Artists ever whose skills transcended the disciplines.
Tyrone was best known as the unbeaten Amateur Kickboxing Sensation who was prolific on the Full Contact & K1 Scene throughout his years a sa fighter.
His achievements include;
3rd Dan Blackbelt
Midland Area Champion
Northern Area Champion
English Champion
English Champion
Ringmaster Prestige Champion
European Champion x 3
World Champion
World Open Gold Medalist x 3
Having travelled the World as a competitor Tyrone now makes a career as a coach with a rich history in the sport. To supplement his Martial Arts experience he also successfully completed an Extended National Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences covering modules such as Sports Nutrition, Sports Anatomy and Physiologyas well as Sports Psychology and Sports Massage. Tyrone is also a Level 2 Gym Instructor.
Tyrone Steers the ship at The Combat Academy Northampton Branch and is both inspirational mentor and tough task master in equal measure.
Tyrone pushes his students hard and supports them in achieving only the best results in their Martial Arts Journey.
In addition to the above Mick has many years experience and qualifications in Health & Fitness. He is a fully qualified Personal Trainer (Qualified up to Level 3) and has studied advanced courses in circuit training, functional strength training, HIIT, advanced training systems, kettlebells and much more. Mick is qualified up to level 2 in nutrition and has years of personal and professional experience of muscle building, fat loss, weight making and achieving the desired body fat levels for optimum athletic performance.
In the years that The Combat Academy has been open it has quickly become one of the strongest competitive gyms on the UK Kickboxing scene as a trainer Mick has produced over 40 recognised champions from Area to World Level in various kickboxing disciplines such as K1, Full Contact and Low Kick Kickboxing.
Gasan Gindra – Full Time Instructor
“Gorgeous” Gasan Gindra as he is affectionately known throughout the kickboxing world is one of the most recognised and exciting talents on the UK Kickboxing scene.As a competitor he is know for his Flamboyant Style, other worldly speed & talent and his likeable, fun persona. As a coach he specialises in bringing the best out of his students through his own unique blend of humour and tough love. Gasan builds strong connections with all of his students and is a favourite among the students.
Gasan accomplishments in the Martial Arts include;
1st Dan Blackbelt Wado Ryu Karate
2nd Dan Blackbelt Kickboxing
The Combat Academy Certified Instructor
ICO Northern Area Champion
WRSA English Champion
WMO British Champion
ISKA British Champion x 2
ICO European Champion
ISKA World Champion
ICO World Champion
Amateur Kings 4 Man Tournament Winner
WMO British Open Gold Medalist
ICO British Open Gold Medalist x 4
ICO World Open Gold Medalist x 4
In addition to his Martial Arts success Gasan also possesses a Level 2 Gym Instructor & Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualifications as well as a Level 2 Sports Leadership Qualificiation.
Mick Crossland – Chief Instructor
Mick is the former ICO World Super Middleweight kickboxing Champion and has over 30 years experience training in various martial arts including Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai & Karate. Mick has competed at the highest level as a kickboxer all across the world. His accomplishments include;
Multiple Yorkshire, English, British, European & International Amateur Titles
English Professional Champion
2 x British Professional Champion
European Professional Champion
World Professional Champion
1st Dan Blackbelt in freestyle Karate
4th Dan Blackbelt in Kickboxing
To supplement his Martial Arts experience Mick is also a professionally qualified Youth & Community Worker and has 10 years of experience supporting children, young people and adults in effecting positive behaviour change through focus on personal and social development. Mick is also qualified up to level 3 in delivering learning and has experience of delivering accredited education programs focusing on life skills, positive behaviour change and personal development.
In addition to the above Mick has many years experience and qualifications in Health & Fitness. He is a fully qualified Personal Trainer (Qualified up to Level 3) and has studied advanced courses in circuit training, functional strength training, HIIT, advanced training systems, kettlebells and much more. Mick is qualified up to level 2 in nutrition and has years of personal and professional experience of muscle building, fat loss, weight making and achieving the desired body fat levels for optimum athletic performance.
In the years that The Combat Academy has been open it has quickly become one of the strongest competitive gyms on the UK Kickboxing scene as a trainer Mick has produced over 40 recognised champions from Area to World Level in various kickboxing disciplines such as K1, Full Contact and Low Kick Kickboxing.
Blaine Wilson – Full Time Instructor
“The Wonderkid” Blaine Wilson is known throughout the kickboxing World as the most accomplished Junior Kickboxer of his all time. As the first Junior to unify first the British and then World Kickboxing Titles by the time he was just 14, Blaine has remained unbeaten in his campaign as a Kickboxer in a career that has taken him across Britain and Europe facing the best opposition the world has to offer.Blaines accomplishments include;
2nd Dan Blackbelt
The Combat Academy Certified Instructor
3 x Northern Area Champion
2 x English Champion
7 x British Champion
2 x European Champion
4 x Unified World Jr Kickboxing Champion
3 x Unified World K1 Kickboxing Champion
4 x World Open Gold Medal Winner
Blaine has a calm and patient approach to his teaching style and has an excellent balance of mentor and disciplinarian depending on which is needed.
As one of the UKs greatest ever Junior and Cadet Competitor, his technical ability is second to none. This gives him great insight and an ability to engage students of all levels in fun, absorbing learning opportunities.
Paul Paszek – Instructor
Paul started Martial Arts later than most in his late 30s. He started initially in our boxing program and competed several times as a boxer before making the switch to kickboxing.
Pauls greatest achievement was attaining the coveted The Combat Academy Blackbelt at age 42 proving that age does not have to be a determining factor in whats possible.
As a Martial Artist Paul has amassed the following achievements;
1st Dan Blackbelt
The Combat Academy Certified Instructor
WKO English Champion
Team England Representative
4 x World Open Silver Medallist
4 x World Open Bronze Medallist
Paul is a very committed and passionate coach who is known for his high standards and motivational style of coaching. Paul enjoys helpings students of all ages and abilities achieve their goals.