Our chief instructor is John, who currently holds a 3rd dan in cobra freestyle kickboxing. He has trained at a number of gyms and small clubs throughout his martial arts journey and has held his MAIUK Level 1 instructors certification Since July 2017. 

Forming Spartan Element Kickboxing Academy and starting his own journey as a club owner became a dream of John's after passing his instructors course in 2017, with the full support of his partner and students who have trained under him over the years, he was eventually able to make that dream a reality, launching Spartan Element in March 2024.

John has a real passion for martial arts and will work with each student to build on their strengths and work through weaknesses to ensure every student reaches their full potential and achieves the goals they aspire to. He also strongly believes that the students who train with us should be valued and have a voice that is heard and respected and that they are not seen as just an income or fee.

As per John's vision for the club, all profits after general running costs will be used to maintain kit to a good, safe state of repair, replace tired, worn out kit, provide up to date training to all instructors and volunteers and provide the high quality training experience our students deserve. 

UPDATED 19/02/2025