SIMON MORRELL

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What Is Complete Combatives? How did the system we teach at Fight Fortress come to be?

Simon Hits! Defending the Low Round Kick. In this short episode of Simon Hits!, Simon and Luka show two ways to defend a low round kick, or a kick to the thigh.

For Anyone Who Has Ever Been Bullied. My misery at the hands of bullies was becoming too big for me. My pain, both physically and mentally, was becoming uncontrollable. Panic attacks were my daily diet, sleepless nights almost a ritual. Something had to give. Eventually, I started doing things that frightened me outside of the bullying environment. Things that frightened me, but things I knew would eventually lead me to the path of confidence. It worked, and the more confiden

A Simon Hits! for a Good Friday. Join Simon and Luka on this rainy Good Friday and learn how to defend against a front grab, but listen carefully, the response may surprise you.

Simon Hits! Double Edition. Simon Hits! Double Edition. In this double edition of Simon Hits! Simon shows how to deliver punches correctly, and in the second segment, how to execute a correct breakfall and escape from the floor.

Simon Hits! Some Kicking Drills.

Kicking Drills With Simon Morrell Some kicks on the bag to warm up, ready for a class. You can use these on bags, pads or a partner for accuracy, power and technique.

F.EA.R. False Evidence Appearing Real.

Celebrate your Black Belt in style. New Black Belt Certificates

Defending the most common kicks.

Great fun a few years ago filming the trailer for From Bullied to Black Belt in the USA. The best part being I got to train with my daughter

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.

Are You Ready For Your Black Belt Test? It is almost time for the next Black Belt test at Fight Fortress!

FEAR was the first article I ever wrote and was published in a National magazine. Here it is reprinted.

Now taking bookings for Combative & MMA seminars in 2026

Martial Artsfor Mental Health

One Morning Can See The Whole Map Of Your Life Change.

From next week, every Wednesday & Thursday, Fight Fortress will be open for open training. From 5.15 pm until 6 pm, you can come along, use the bags, mats, kettlebells, shields, pads, etc for just £6 per session. This is ideal for extra training, prep work, etc. Sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. To do so, let Julie know. Non-members can attend for £7, so please spread the word

Real Fear.Available Fri 15th Aug