SIMON MORRELL

Defensive Tactics Instructor's Course. If you missed our Defensive Tactics Instructor's Course, worry not! You can now download extensive highlights from our online academy and learn the techniques & drills at your own pace.

Despite the Fear with Simon Morrell. Fear is the thing that holds us back. It stifles us, gives birth to negative thoughts and puts our goals out of reach. Does this sound like you? Is fear holding you back? Are you stuck in a rut, need some inspiration, or do you think you are lacking courage?

The Legacy Bench, Simon’s Last Podcast for 2026 Simon’s latest podcast, aptly titled The Dark Truth About My Father and the Debt That Almost Killed Me, was hosted by the great people at The Legacy Bench in their beautiful studio in Manchester.

Beyond the Bruises. Simon's latest book will be available from Tuesday, 17th November 2026. Published by UK house Rayany Publishing, the work of fiction tells of Damien and Tim and follows them from childhood into their adult years, as Damien seeks forgiveness for the years of bullying, torment and violence he put Tim through.

Gorilla Warfare, Get Fighting Fit. If you train in Martial Arts or Combat Sports and you are looking for different ways to increase your fitness, Simon Morrell’s new e-book Gorilla Warfare may help.

September & October 2026 were a busy time for Simon's podcast appearances. Podcast From Around the World. September & October 2026 proved to be a busy time for Simon has he spoke on podcasts around the world about the journey he and Julie have found themselves on, how he overcame poor mental health and fears to go on to what he does today, and the plans the pair have for the future, including a publishing deal and the hopes they have for their film projects in 2027.

Complete Combatives Workshop 2027. 8th Dan Black Belt, Senior Self-Protection Instructor, and BAWA Wrestling Coach Simon Morrell will hold a series of Complete Combative Workshops at Fight Fortress

“You are a writer Simon,” said my good friend Geoff Thompson.

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When the actions of yuor toxic father force you to flee your home.

"This Story Needs To Be Everywhere," were the words of my interviewer on The Legacy Bench show, and that brought a very busy media week to a conclusion.

Are You a Recreational Martial Artist or Something More? For those of us who take up a Martial Art, we all have different reasons for doing so, and none of us really know where it will take us. Not at first, anyway. The overriding factor for starting the journey is usually to gain confidence, to learn the physical skills needed to look after ourselves and our loved ones. Some of us are just so sick and tired of the fear, the beatings and the daily path of avoidance. Avoiding

Summer 2026, the Latest News from Simon & Julie. All the latest on Fight Fortress, classes, the latest film news and some blasts from the past.

Simon's Appearance on USA Podcast. A couple of weeks ago, Simon was on a podcast with Luke Colson from Los Angeles. On the show, he spoke about his journey From Bullied to Black Belt and the adversity he has had to overcome to get to where he is today. You can catch the show at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s6-ep24-simons-story-from-bullied-to-black-belt/id1552018167?i=1000778237552

Combat Day & Guest Instructor. Self-Protection Expert Simon Morrell will now be joined on the mats by guest instructor and Muay Thai Champion Lee Mayo for a day of training at Fight Fortress Combat Academy.

The Day You Become a Blalck

BE PART OF ONE PUNCH KILL! One Punch Kill is a powerful short film set in a northern English town, exploring how pride, reputation, peer pressure and public humiliation can build toward a single fatal act of violence.

Ladies, Get Home Safe! FREE/LOW COST LADIES' SELF-DEFENCE TRAINING! Good morning! We may soon be holding a free/low cost Ladies Self Defence Course at Simon Morrell's Fight Fortress Combat Academy on the Glan Aber Trading Estate in Rhyl, in collaboration with Done Together CIC.

Days With Giants At Fight Fortress. We have been extremely lucky to have some of the greats in the Martial Arts and Fighting World grace us with their presence at Fight Fortress here in North Wales. The short talk above tells the stories of when Geoff Thompson, Peter Consterdine and Alfie Lewis all, at one time or another, took to our mats. These truly were Days With Giants.

A Day in the Life At Fight Fortress. This very short clip gives you an idea of what to expect when you join us at Simon Morrell's Fight Fortress Combat Academy.