SIMON MORRELL

Simon Hits! Modern versus Traditional Defences. There is something to be said for both types of defences/blocks, and no reason at all why we can't cross-train them both together, using the most relevant one at the time of need.

Simon Hits! Four Kickboxing Drills. If you are looking for new lesson plans or training ideas, then look no further than our online Academy

Real Fear. It can either cripple us, or we can conquer it.

BLACK BELT TESTS AT FIGHT FORTRESS. If you would like to take your next Dan grading under Simon Morrell, either at Fight Fortress in North Wales or at your own location, please make contact now.

We all have potential; it is how we use it that counts. Unlock Your Potential. We all have potential; it is how we use it that counts. I hope this short talk helps you unlock yours.

Our next coloured belt grading (up to pre-black belt) will take place at Fight Fortress in Rhyl, on Saturday 7th March 2026 at 10 am.

Kia! The Karate Handbook for Kicking Kids. If you want your child to develop confidence and self-defence skills, but they are too shy to attend a class, then this might be your answer.  Kia! The Karate Handbook for Kicking Kids offers practical tips on Karate & Self-Defence as well as fitness and confidence-building drills.

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. Some went on to write books, become Black Belts, Champions, Public Speakers and other influential roles. Let Simon help you do the same.

The Wrong Coloured Coat, a True Story I sat on the train home very happy with both myself and my purchase. A lone trip out from North Wales to Manchester, to the semi-famous underground market where I parted with my hard-earned money, my wage packet from my father’s factory slightly bulging with overtime, but soon to be emptied in exchange for my return ticket, a small coffee and my new pride and joy. A leather jacket, the type I had had my eye on for some months and now, th

A podcast from some time ago, in which I talk about the effect bullying had on my mental health. “I can control you Morrell, I’m stronger...

Simon on his first book, “When Geoff Thompson first asked me to write a book about my life, my troubles, poor mental health, abuse, but also the happy times, Julie and the kids, achieving my first Black Belt and the glories that went with that, I think, when it came to choosing the title, I became a little blindsided and went with a title that screamed Martial Arts all over it. After all, From Bullied to Black Belt was, on face value, the journey I took.

FEAR We know we don’t like it, we know we don’t want it, but on some level, we know we need it. It is telling us something must change, something isn’t right. Now this may be a lifestyle thing, or it may be some life- threatening attack. On one hand, Fear is telling us, ” Look, you need to change how you are living, you need to take stock.”  On the other it is saying, “This guy in front of you is not your friend. He does not wish you well. Get the hell out of here.”