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Located in Barnstaple, Devon, England, MF Martial Arts Barnstaple is a martial arts school that offers a variety of classes to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Founded in 1996 by the renowned martial artist and entrepreneur, Matt Fiddes, the school has grown to become one of the largest and most recognised chains of martial arts schools in the world.
Matt Fiddes, a respected expert in the international world of martial arts, fitness, and entrepreneurship, discovered his passion for martial arts at a young age after experiencing bullying at school. He earned his Black Belt at the age of twelve and went on to open the first Matt Fiddes Martial Arts School in Barnstaple at the age of sixteen with just 100 in savings. Within a short period, the school gained over 700 members, making it the largest martial arts school in the UK at the time.
Today, Matt Fiddes Martial Arts has over 1500 schools across the UK, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, offering unique life skill and educational programmes that have been proven to be highly successful. With a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and Black Belts in Kickboxing and Kung Fu, Matt Fiddes brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his students.
In addition to martial arts, MF Martial Arts Barnstaple also offers MF Dance, a street dance programme that is available worldwide. Matt Fiddes has also collaborated with Boxercise and Kick boxercise, leading to the opening of over 2000 new MF locations in 54 countries.
As the Managing Director of the Matt Fiddes Group, Matt Fiddes oversees the successful MF franchise brand, providing fitness, self-defence, and personal safety classes to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. With a focus on empowering individuals and improving their lives, MF Martial Arts Barnstaple is committed to offering the highest quality martial arts training in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Whether you are a beginner looking to start your martial arts journey or an experienced practitioner seeking to enhance your skills, MF Martial Arts Barnstaple has a class that is right for you. Book your free trial lesson today and experience the world-class training and expertise that Matt Fiddes and his team have to offer.