SIMON MORRELL

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

Delivering a Roundhouse Kick. We all have our own way of delivering techniques, but when throwing a roundhouse kick, for me it is so important to keep your hands high and in front of you, so that you can throw a follow-on punch.

We are very lucky that people ask us what our latest projects are so listen in as Simon gives a short update. Remember for bookings, physical self defence seminars and talking events, please email me, Julie at info@simonmorrell.com

Highlights From Our Online Program. In this first free clip taken from our Combat & Fearless Online Academy, Simon & Luka demonstrate defences against a punch, kick and knife strike.

Don't lose sight of why you started to learn Martial Arts. Remember Why You Started Martial Arts. Along the way, we can lose sight of the reasons why most of us originally took up Martial Arts. This short talk by Simon explores those reasons.

A Blast From The Past. I’ve been very lucky to be taught by some great instructors and be featured in the media.

Is Fear Holding You Back? MENTORING BY MORRELL With a very tough and challenging start in life, Simon went on to use his experiences to help others overcome their fears, anxieties and battles, to become successful in their own fields.

So You Think You Know Fear? I learnt avoidance from a very early age, and it was a discovery fuelled by fear. Childlike punches and kicks, accompanied by spiteful spit, came my way from my classmates. And so, after months of enduring, I begged my father to let me move schools, and for a while there was peace. It didn’t last long.

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Being Bullied, a true story & film producer wanted. Being Bullied is a true story, and one that I am looking for a producer to bring the story to the screen. It is based upon the award-winning book From Bullied to Black Belt and the sequel, An Everyday Warrior. We would also like a producer who can help raise funds to make the film.

In this free Simon Hits! episode, Simon shows how to build a nice Kickboxing pad combo using the pyramid build up method.

Simon and the IRA. Some of you will know about Simon’s turbulent relationship with his father, Peter, and it largely stemmed from the man’s dishonesty and how he always seemed to put Simon in the firing line. In the early 2000s, Simon received a phone call that changed how he looked at his father, his life and his training.

Words of Hope, Courage & Patience

Our Truths Count. What we do, how we conduct ourselves, how we strive for our goals, and how hard we work all tell our truth. In this short talk, Simon tells of his truths and what he does to make them count.

Podcasters and Shows Wanted! From now until September, Simon is due to appear on three podcasts, including one from the USA. If you host a podcast and would be interested in having Simon as a guest, please contact me, Julie, at info@simonmorrell.com You can see more about Simon's journey below.

Despite the Fear. This very short doc-film, produced some time ago, is a very honest insight into the fears Simon has faced and overcome, including a particularly bad time when Simon was at loggerheads with a gang of local drug dealers.