Shay Walsh
Head Coach
Began training MMA in 2004
BAMMA world champion
Ranked number 1 throughout the UK and Ireland
2011 UKMMA “fight of the year” award winner
2015 UKMMA “fight of the year” award winner
Tiger muay Thai scholarship winner
BA Hons degree in sports coaching
Mixed martial arts has been my passion since I first started training at 15 years old. I was very lucky to be introduced to the sport when the popularity of the sport was still low in England.
I worked extremely hard to achieve many personal goals when it came to competition, I was lucky enough to travel and train with some of the best gyms in the world in the USA and Thailand and met some of my best friends and most interesting people I’ve ever met through martial arts.I’m a firm believer that martial arts can instill many great life qualities in anybody that choses to get involved.
My goal is now to continue to build a gym where everybody feels comfortable no matter there level so more people can practice the battle tested skills of mixed martial arts in a safe and friendly environment.
OUR CLASSES
At Shay Walsh MMA, we offer world-class mixed martial arts training in a safe and friendly environment. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities, with separate classes for kids (5-11 y/o), teens (12-17 y/o) and adults (18+ y/o). Come and experience top-tier instruction in a supportive and caring community.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
OUR CLASSES
At Shay Walsh MMA, we offer world-class mixed martial arts training in a safe and friendly environment. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities, with separate classes for kids (5-11 y/o), teens (12-17 y/o) and adults (18+ y/o). Come and experience top-tier instruction in a supportive and caring community.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
OUR CLASSES
At Shay Walsh MMA, we offer world-class mixed martial arts training in a safe and friendly environment. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities, with separate classes for kids (5-11 y/o), teens (12-17 y/o) and adults (18+ y/o). Come and experience top-tier instruction in a supportive and caring community.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
MMA
Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
KICKBOXING
Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.
OPEN MAT
A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.
SQUAD TRAINING
Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.
BOXING
Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.
PRIVATE COACHING
Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.
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