Tim has had a lifelong passion for martial arts and combat sports. His journey began at the age of seven when he started training in Karate, eventually earning his Black Belt.

During his teenage years, Tim’s focus shifted towards rugby, where he played at a high level for Bedford Blues until the age of 21. During this time, he also represented Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and the Midlands at county and regional level. Despite his commitment to rugby, his interest in martial arts never faded, and he continued training in disciplines including Boxing, Choi Kwang Do, and Judo.

Following his rugby career, Tim returned to martial arts full-time, developing a particular passion for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He has now trained in both disciplines for over 15 years and is a current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt. His competitive achievements include becoming a National BJJ Champion in 2018 and winning the Heavyweight Division at the Liverpool Pro BJJ Championship in 2022.

For the past 8 years, Tim has coached professionally, helping students of all ages and abilities develop their skills, confidence, fitness, and competitive success. As Head Coach at Kraken MMA & Fitness, he has coached multiple amateur MMA champions and has helped develop fighters who have gone on to compete professionally for promotions including BRAVE, FCC, FightStar, Battlearena, and UTMA.

Alongside his coaching experience, Tim holds a Level 3 Personal Training qualification and has completed multiple qualifications relating to child development, autism awareness, bullying prevention, and building confidence in young people. His coaching philosophy centres around creating a welcoming, supportive environment where complete beginners, fitness enthusiasts, competitive athletes, and future champions can all thrive.

Whether your goal is to improve fitness, learn self-defence, compete in BJJ or MMA, or simply become part of a positive and supportive team, Tim is passionate about helping every member reach their full potential.