building resilience, improving mental wellbeing, and promoting the benefits of regular exercise!
Our People
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Dave Fensom - Founder
After losing his father at the age of 20, Dave needed a positive outlet and found it through martial arts. What began as a way to channel difficult emotions quickly became much more. Through Muay Thai, he found role models, purpose, discipline, and a framework for success that would shape every area of his life.
Dave went on to become an ISKA Southern Area Champion, UKMF English Champion, two-time IKF British Champion, and ISKA Intercontinental Champion. With over 25 years of Muay Thai experience, including 14 years competing at international level, he now leads Fensom’s Gym and has coached area champions, national champions, and international medallists.
His mission is simple: to help others develop the same resilience, discipline, and mindset that transformed his own life.
Matt Sims - Founder
After leaving school, Matt joined the British Army Infantry, where he spent five years undertaking some of the most demanding physical and mental training imaginable.
From cold-weather training in Norway to operating in the deserts of Oman, Matt developed the resilience, discipline, and mental toughness that continue to guide him today. He later carried out ceremonial duties, including the honour of guarding Queen Elizabeth II.
After leaving the Army, Matt qualified as a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist before completing a Master’s degree. He now runs a successful mentoring and coaching business focused on helping young people strengthen both their physical and mental resilience.
