GET TO KNOW TEAM NGMA
Meet your coaches
We're passionate about martial arts and strive to provide our students with the best possible training. Our instructors are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the field of MMA, with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise.
We offer classes for all skill levels and ages, from beginners to professionals. Our gym is located in the heart of Southampton, and all of our coaches are available for private sessions and consultations. Come to NGMA and meet the coaches that can help you reach your full potential.
Alice
Kickboxing Boxing
Alice founded New Generation Martial Arts with a clear purpose: to create a gym in Southampton where everyone feels they belong.
At the time, most martial arts gyms were heavily male‑dominated and focused almost exclusively on fighting. Alice loved martial arts, but she believed the benefits went far beyond competition, confidence, resilience, strength, discipline, and personal growth. She wanted to build a space where normal people could train, improve, and feel empowered, regardless of background, experience, or goals.
Alice began her professional career in the fitness industry working with David Lloyd, before moving to London to fully immerse herself in martial arts coaching. She worked in established gyms across Richmond and Twickenham, training alongside and learning from leading figures in the sport, including Michael Page, Nathan Jones, and many coaches who are now recognised as industry leaders.
These years shaped Alice’s coaching philosophy: high standards, strong fundamentals, and an environment that supports people long‑term, not just those who want to fight. She believes martial arts should challenge you, but never intimidate you, and that confidence is built through consistency, good coaching, and feeling safe enough to try.
Alice has a deep love for martial arts and an even deeper belief in what it can give back to people. As Head Coach, she is passionate about creating a gym culture where members are supported, encouraged, and pushed to become the best version of themselves, whether that means stepping into competition or simply gaining confidence on the mats.
At the heart of everything Alice does is the same principle that started NGMA: martial arts should be accessible, welcoming, and life‑changing.
Mike
Muay Thai
Mike is a professional Muay Thai fighter with competition experience at Raja Stadium in Thailand, one of the most respected arenas in the sport. His training and fighting background are deeply rooted in traditional Muay Thai, with a strong emphasis on authenticity, respect, and community.
Alongside his partner Cat, Mike is passionate about preserving and sharing the true spirit of Muay Thai - not just the techniques, but the culture, values, and sense of belonging that come with it. His coaching reflects this, creating a supportive environment where students learn proper fundamentals while becoming part of a genuine Muay Thai community.
Łukasz
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Łukasz is a highly experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach known for his structured teaching style and strong focus on fundamentals. With years of coaching experience, he specialises in helping students build solid, reliable Jiu-Jitsu that works for real people. His classes are welcoming, detail-driven, and ideal for both beginners and those looking to refine their technique. Łukasz is passionate about long-term development, consistency, and creating an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and confident on the mats.
Will
Beginners
Will is a Muay Thai competitor who specialises in teaching beginner kickboxing at NGMA. Known for his patient, encouraging coaching style, he creates a relaxed and supportive environment where new members can build confidence, learn proper technique, and enjoy their training from day one.
His classes focus on strong fundamentals, clear instruction, and helping people feel comfortable on the mats, making him a perfect first coach for anyone starting their martial arts journey.
Monique
Kickboxing Boxing MMA
Monique is a competitive MMA athlete and two-time title winner, with experience across MMA, kickboxing, and boxing. Her well-rounded background gives her a deep understanding of striking, movement, and fight preparation.
As a coach, Monique is supportive, encouraging, and focused on helping students build confidence, strength, and solid foundations whether they’re training for fitness, personal growth, or stepping into competition. She is passionate about creating a positive, welcoming environment where people feel empowered to push their limits and discover what they’re capable of.
Dom
NoGi
Dom is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a strong passion for modern, evolving Jiu-Jitsu. He enjoys exploring the latest techniques, systems, and competition strategies, and bringing that knowledge into his coaching.
His classes are technical, progressive, and ideal for students who enjoy learning contemporary BJJ while still building solid fundamentals. Dom is known for his approachable coaching style and his enthusiasm for helping students develop sharp, effective Jiu-Jitsu.
Rich
Beginners
Rich is a well-rounded martial artist with a brown belt in both kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With experience across multiple disciplines, he brings a calm, knowledgeable, and balanced approach to his coaching.
Rich focuses on building strong foundations in beginner boxing, creating a welcoming and approachable environment where new members can learn safely, gain confidence, and develop solid technique from the very start. His patient teaching style makes him a great first coach for anyone beginning their martial arts journey.
George
Wrestling
George is NGMA’s wrestling coach, bringing structured, practical wrestling into the gym’s MMA and grappling programmes. His classes focus on control, balance, takedowns, and real-world application, helping students build confidence in standing grappling and transitions to the ground.
He is known for his calm, approachable teaching style and his ability to break techniques down clearly, making wrestling accessible and enjoyable for all experience levels. George also holds recognised coaching qualifications, ensuring his sessions are delivered safely, professionally, and with high technical standards.
Myles
Boxing
Myles is an old-school boxing coach with a genuinely kind and welcoming approach. While his classes are rooted in traditional boxing fundamentals, they’re delivered with patience, encouragement, and a great sense of humour.
Known as one of the nicest guys in the gym, Myles creates a positive, supportive environment where students can work hard, learn properly, and enjoy the process whether they’re brand new to boxing or building confidence through training.
Sultan
Boxing
Sultan is a competitive boxer and one of NGMA’s most energetic and entertaining coaches. Known for his big personality and fun coaching style, his classes are fast-paced, high-energy, and always full of laughs.
While keeping things safe and accessible, Sultan focuses on making boxing enjoyable, confidence-boosting, and something people genuinely look forward to each week especially for beginners who want to learn, move, and have a good time doing it.
Scott
Beginners and Teens
Scott is a true martial artist through and through. He has trained with Alice since he was a young child, and martial arts has been a central part of his life for as long as he can remember.
Now a second dan black belt in kickboxing, Scott brings not only strong technical knowledge but also a uniquely friendly, supportive presence to the gym. His coaching style is encouraging, patient, and approachable, making him a favourite with members of all ages and experience levels.
Scott is passionate about helping people grow in confidence, discipline, and skill and about keeping the spirit of martial arts alive within the NGMA community.
