The Martial Method

The Martial Method The Martial Method is a 5 star rated martial arts and fitness studio in the heart of Bedford town! Head to our website to book your trial £10 for 3 classes.

The Martial Method is a purpose built martial arts studio in the heart of Bedford Town

We run martial arts fitness sessions for those who want to get stronger, fitter and learn real MMA moves but without the contact (sparring)

For those interested in mixed martial arts and self defence we run MMA classes 3 times a week where we learn how to apply techniques through contact training

The coach is a member of the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association with 15 years experience in various martial arts, including kickboxing, ju jitsu, wrestling and more

Our club is small yet friendly with a emphasis on moving forward together, no experience or special fitness level is required to join

Please drop us a message if you have any question!

02/10/2026

🥊 Muay Thai on home turf 🇹🇭

One thing I wanted to do while we were in Thailand was experience some Muay Thai actually in Thailand.

I’ve watched countless Muay Thai fights over the years. When I was competing, most of the shows I fought on were predominantly Muay Thai, usually with a handful of MMA bouts mixed in. The standard of Muay Thai in the UK is seriously good too, probably overlooked at times.

So I managed to convince my girlfriend to spend an evening watching fights with me and we headed to Patong Boxing Stadium in Phuket.

Was it the most “authentic” venue we could have chosen? Maybe not. But it had air con, comfy seats and a good view of the fights, so I wasn’t complaining 😂 I was there to watch Muay Thai, soak up the atmosphere and see the passion surrounding the sport on its home turf.

And that was probably what stood out most.

You could see how seriously the corner teams took their jobs, but I was particularly impressed by some of the younger fighters. Completely unfazed by the occasion. Calm under pressure, composed and seemingly oblivious to everything going on around them.

One of the female fights was a 14-year-old Thai girl against a 26-year-old from Norway, which I still find pretty mad. The younger fighter eventually lost, but the way she handled herself and the pressure of the occasion at just 14 was incredibly impressive.

The main event itself ended up being a little anticlimactic, but the final fight you see in the video produced a great finish. The red corner used his range perfectly before landing a lovely front kick to end it. 👌

After all the years of watching Muay Thai, I can finally say I’ve sat in Thailand and watched it on home turf.

Great fights, great atmosphere, and another martial arts experience ticked off the list. 🇹🇭🥊

💪 **PARENT POWER IS BACK!** 💪The kids are training… so why not use that time to work on **YOU?**After taking a break ove...
30/09/2026

💪 **PARENT POWER IS BACK!** 💪

The kids are training… so why not use that time to work on **YOU?**

After taking a break over the summer, we’re looking to get our **Parent Power sessions** back up and running.

📅 **Every Thursday**
⏰ **5pm**
🏋️ **Dedicated gym space & coach**
👦 Runs at the same time as our **10–14s class**

While your child is training next door, you’ll have your own gym space and a coach taking you through a **strength & conditioning session**.

And please don’t think you need to “get fit first” before joining us — **you don’t!**

It doesn’t matter what your current fitness level is or whether you’ve trained in a gym before.

Your coach will be there throughout the session to guide you, help with technique and adapt exercises where needed.

The aim is simple:

💪 Get stronger
❤️ Improve your fitness
🏋️ Learn how to train properly
📈 Progress at your own level
😊 Feel better — and enjoy doing something for yourself!

We already have a couple of parents interested and need a **minimum of 4** to get the Thursday session started.

If demand is higher, we can look at adding **another Parent Power session** too.

**Fancy giving it a go?**

Comment **PARENT POWER** below or send me a message and I’ll add you to the list. 💪

40. ❤️A massive thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday yesterday, and to everyone who contributed their ti...
12/09/2026

40. ❤️

A massive thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday yesterday, and to everyone who contributed their time, money and effort towards what is genuinely one of the best gifts I’ve ever received.

I’m heading to Thailand for a week to train at the world-famous Tiger Muay Thai. 🥊🇹🇭

Still can’t quite believe I get to say that. I feel incredibly lucky.

And Ro thank you doesn’t really cover it. The amount of thought, effort and love you put into making this happen for me is something I’ll never forget. You are genuinely world class. ❤️

Turning 40 has made me reflect a little.

At this wise old age 😂 I’m realising that one of the greatest gifts we can give another person is simply to make them feel seen, felt and acknowledged.

This year has quietly been quite a challenging one for me in ways that most people probably wouldn’t have known. And recently, people have really shown up for me.

That has meant more than I can properly put into words.

So to everyone who sent a message, made a call, contributed to the trip, gave their time, helped organise something, or simply made an effort to make me feel special….thank you!

I felt very loved yesterday (and beyond)

40 years in, I’m realising that might be one of the best gifts you can receive.

Thailand, here we come. 🥊🇹🇭❤️

09/09/2026

🥊 DO I NEED TO BE FIT TO START MMA?

Short answer… NO! 😂

If you can make it up the 3 flights of stairs to the gym, you’re good to go! 👊

Our 6-Week Beginner MMA Course has been designed specifically for people starting from scratch.

No MMA experience needed.
No fighting experience needed.
No minimum fitness level.
No need to “get fit first”.
That’s what the course is for.

Over 6 weeks, Coach Jim will take you through everything step-by-step, helping you learn the fundamentals of MMA while improving your fitness, confidence and skills along the way.

🥊 6 weeks of training
🔥 2 sessions every week
👊 Expert coaching with Coach Jim
💷 Just £59 for the FULL course
📍 The Martial Method, Bedford

📅 STARTS THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER
⏰ Thursdays – 19:30
⏰ Saturdays – 12:30
🥊 12 sessions in total

And we WANT your questions!
Worried about your fitness?
Nervous about walking through the door?
Wondering what to wear?
Never thrown a punch?
Not sure if MMA is for you?
ASK AWAY! 👇

Drop your questions in the comments or send us a message.

There are no stupid questions. We want you to know exactly what to expect and feel comfortable before you even walk through the door.
Everyone starts somewhere.

Why not start this October? 🥊👊

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03/09/2026

🥊 WHAT ACTUALLY MAKES UP MMA?

MMA isn’t just about throwing punches. It’s about learning how to move, defend yourself and stay comfortable wherever the fight goes.

Coach Jim breaks MMA down into 4 key areas:

👊 Striking – punches, kicks, blocks and head movement

🤼 Clinch & Wrestling – controlling your opponent, takedowns and defending takedowns

⬇️ Ground Top – controlling position, striking, submissions and staying dominant

⬆️ Ground Bottom – staying safe, defending, escaping and working back to your feet

And the best bit?

You don’t need to know ANY of this before you start.
That’s exactly what our 6-Week Beginner MMA Course is designed to teach you.

🥊 Complete beginners welcome
📅 Thursdays 19:30 + Saturdays 12:30
🔥 2 sessions per week
💷 Full 6-week course – just £59
📍 Bedford
👊 Led by Coach Jim

No experience needed. No level of fitness required.
Just come ready to learn.
Why wait until January?
Registration is OPEN NOW 🔥
Hit the link in our bio to get started.

🥋 SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY TIMETABLE 🥋Hi guys! As most of you know, September is usually when I disappear for a little holiday…...
02/09/2026

🥋 SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY TIMETABLE 🥋

Hi guys! As most of you know, September is usually when I disappear for a little holiday… but this year is a special one as I’m turning 40 on 11th September! 😬🎉

I am going away, but apparently where I’m going is a surprise! I’ll find out closer to the time, so it’s all very exciting 😂✈️

It’s also been great seeing some of the kids returning from their summer holidays and getting back into training. Welcome back! ❤️🥋

📅 16th–25th September
While I’m away, we’ll be running a slightly reduced timetable.

We wanted to cover as much as possible, but ultimately we could only schedule what Coach Jim could cover around his other job.
That still gives us 15 training sessions across our Junior and Adult programmes. 👊

IMPORTANT FOR JUNIORS:

During these 10 days, the Junior classes shown on the timetable will be OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR AGES.

So if your normal session is cancelled, you’re welcome to attend another available Junior class. It’s also a great opportunity to make up any missed sessions.

⚠️ THURSDAY 17TH: The 19:30–20:30 session will be a FITNESS CLASS instead of Open Mat. 💪

👊 COACH JIM
Some of the kids have already met Jim. For those who haven’t, I’ve actually been training Jim since he was around the age of some of the older kids currently in the studio!

He’s a great example of our training philosophy at The Martial Method and someone I trust to look after everyone while I’m away. He’ll hopefully shadow me for a couple of sessions beforehand so he can get to know more of the kids too.

🥋 BACK TO NORMAL — MONDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
The full timetable and curriculum restart when I’m back, and then we’ll be working towards:

📅 GRADING — 12TH DECEMBER
Please SAVE THIS TIMETABLE to your phone so you know exactly which sessions are running while I’m away. 📲

A massive thank you to Coach Jim for covering — and thank you all for working around the reduced timetable while I go and find out where on earth I’m being taken for my 40th! 😂✈️

See you on the mats! 👊🥋
The Martial Method

🥋 SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY TIMETABLE 🥋Hi guys! As most of you know, September is usually the time of year when I disappear for ...
02/09/2026

🥋 SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY TIMETABLE 🥋

Hi guys! As most of you know, September is usually the time of year when I disappear for a little holiday… but this year is a slightly special one because I’m turning 40 on 11th September! 😬🎉

I am going away, but apparently where I’m going is a surprise! I’ll find out closer to the time, so it’s all very exciting! 😂✈️

Before then, it’s been great to see some of the children starting to return from their summer holidays and getting back into training. A big welcome back to everyone! ❤️🥋

📅 16th–25th September
While I’m away, we’ll be running a slightly reduced timetable.
We wanted to get as much of the normal timetable covered as possible, but the reality is that we could only schedule what Coach Jim could cover around his other job.

The good news is that there are still 15 training sessions available across our Junior and Adult programmes during this period. 👊
Junior classes will be OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR AGES during the holiday timetable.

So if your child's usual class is cancelled, they are welcome to attend one of the other available junior sessions instead. This is also a great opportunity to make up any sessions that have been missed.

⚠️ THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER:
The 19:30–20:30 session will NOT be Open Mat. Instead, we’ll be running a Fitness Class during this time. 💪🔥
Please save the timetable above so you have it handy while I’m away. 📲

👊 A little bit about Coach Jim
Some of the kids have already met Jim, but for those who haven't, Jim and I go back a long way. I've actually been training him since he was around the same age as some of the older children currently training in the studio! He’s a great example of the training philosophy we have at The Martial Method and someone I trust to look after the classes while I'm away.

Before I go, Jim will hopefully shadow me for a couple of sessions so he can get to know more of the children and they can get to know him too.

🥋 Back to normal from Monday 28th September
When I'm back, the full timetable and curriculum restart from Monday 28th September, and we'll continue working towards our next grading:

📅 GRADING — 12th December

Thank you, as always, for supporting the studio and for working with us around the slightly reduced timetable.

And a huge thank you to Coach Jim for stepping in and keeping everyone training while I’m off discovering where on earth I'm being taken for my 40th! 😂✈️🥋

Please save/share the timetable so you have the class times to hand.

See you all in the studio! 👊
The Martial Method

28/08/2026

🥊 YOUR MMA JOURNEY STARTS HERE! 👊🔥

Always wanted to try MMA but never quite taken that first step?

This is your chance.

Our new 6-Week Beginner MMA Course is designed specifically for people starting from scratch, with Coach Jim leading you through the entire journey.

❌ No MMA experience needed
❌ No minimum level of fitness
❌ No need to “get fit first”

Just turn up ready to learn. We’ll take care of the rest.

🥊 6 weeks of Beginner MMA
🔥 2 sessions every week
📅 Thursday – 19:30
📅 Saturday – 12:30
💷 ONLY £59 FOR THE FULL COURSE

You’ll learn the fundamentals of MMA, improve your fitness, build confidence and train alongside other complete beginners.

And you’ll be doing it at one of the most welcoming gyms in the heart of Bedford. ❤️🥊

Nervous? That’s normal.

Unfit? Doesn’t matter.

Never thrown a punch? Even better.

Everyone has a Day One.

Make this yours. 👊

🔥 REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW 🔥

🔗 Hit the link in our bio to secure your place or contact us for more information.

Why wait until January?

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