Meet Our Instructors
At State of Mind we have a number of instructors to assist you with your journey.
All are instructors are fully insured, first aid trained, and have an up to date DBS.
Our instructors also attend regular safeguarding courses.
Natasha Thompson
I started my Martial Arts journey around 25 years ago. I still remember my very first class when I was in awe of people with a red stripe on their white belt! I am now a 6th Degree Black Belt and I can’t explain how much this has added to my life. I now feel that I want to pass on all the things I have learnt to others, so you too can experience the benefits of Martial Arts.
Martin Fowler
Martin is a Black Belt 2nd Dan with us.
Martin teaches in our Gleadless and Brimington classes each week and specialises in Sword skills.
Michael Burgin
Michael is a 1st Dan Black Belt and you can find him instructing in our Brimington classes, as well as working with our advanced students in our Gleadless classes.
Junior Coaches
We also have a team of 5 junior coaches within our club!
You'll find our junior coaches assisting in all our bases, working hard to motivate and encourage our students!
Our junior coaches are working hard to gain the experience and work up the ranks to becoming a sensei.
