Joel Brunger

I previously trained in the following:
Judo (Blue Belt)
Krav Maga
Wing Chun

I started assist instruction back in January 2001 and the completed the
fighting fit instructors training course and started co-teaching with Senior Instruction Steve Ray from July 2001.

Having 2 young children i understand it hard to keep kids attention for too long, so i like to mix it up a little for them and make it more fun my introducing circuits, obstacle course also sifu says! (my version of "simons says")

My favourite weapon is the Kubton also known as a Hesitan, Persuader, Yawara or the "stick of pain"

I always found it hard to motivate myself going to the gym, and unfortunately i'm one of those people that if i don't keep active i'm prone to putting on weight. I noticed the fighting fit flyer and thought i'd give it a go! being the shy person i was then i wasn't keen join the classes at first so i arrange a personal session with Mr Lloyd. 14 years later i'm still here and enjoying it as much as ever.

As i kids i always wanted a black belt, obtaining my 1st degree and then offer to become a bigger part of the fighting fit school and teach was an honour which i was delighted to accept, to me this demonstrated that Mr Lloyd had confidence in my techniques and abilities. I really enjoy being able to give something back to the school.

I truly believe that fighting fit has helped me in many ways, especially with my self-confidence (believe it or not i used to be quiet shy when i started) i'm constantly able to push fitness boundaries, i'm aware of the types of foods i need to be eating when training. Martial arts has also taught be to be respectful to myself and others, discipline and awareness.

The same benefits that martial arts has brought to my life. However it's key that you enjoy the training which will keep you motivated.

Fighting fit currently has 15 publicly run classes which are available 5 days a week (except Friday and Sunday) not many schools can offer that level of training on a weekly basis! There is a true team spirit within the Fighting fit school where students are friendly and respectful to each other. (Normally everyone supports each other, especially through tough training sessions and grading events) We have a social calendar, weapons seminars, 2 annual training camp events (UK and Ibiza) oh and the most important reason ... we have the one and only Chief Instructor Mr Tony Lloyd.

To see my children pass their black belt grades.