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The HOPWOOD management team boast vastly experienced instructors which are all hand picked in accordance with the high standards demanded by Andy Hopwood ; this means that the team are the best in the business.
Every client receives the attention needed to attain their optimum level of fitness for both mind and body. Every session, whether private or a class is specifically designed to give the individual the means to gain maximum overall fitness and skills. This process begins with a free consultation which will enable the instructor to design a programme with you in mind - to offer the greatest rewards and benefits to you.
The HOPWOOD team know that the old adage ‘healthy body, healthy mind’ really means something; they have supported a myriad of people from many different backgrounds in achieving better fitness levels and attaining a better sense of well-being. It's a well known fact that if your body is fit you will perform better mentally; allowing you to enjoy life to the full.
"Andy Hopwood has created a syllabus which is both practical and relatively easy to learn. His deep understanding of how to turn an attacker into an unsuccessful assassilant is at the cutting edge of development. The structure of the system is second to none, so if you are looking to stay safe, give the Hopwood's a call. It may just be the best call you ever made!"
Combat Magazine
Andy is one of the UK's leading combat and fitness experts and has an established list of celebrity clients from premier league footballers and motor racing champions to famous soap actors.
Andy has been involved in martial arts and fitness for over 35 years and has twice been inducted into the prestigious 'Combat Hall of Fame'. He has extensive military experience including several years as a Special Forces instructor.
In 1995 Andy founded the highly acclaimed martial arts system, now known as the HOPWOOD Free Fighting Academy™
Andy wrote his memoirs of his time in the Special Forces; his autobiographical novel ‘It’s Only Pain’ has had rave reviews here in the UK and overseas.
Andy is available for private one-to-one sessions, group sessions and workshops in the UK and throughout the world.
Sharon has always been involved in competitive sport, but it was only whilst working for the Armed Forces in West Germany, that she found her true vocation as a fitness instructor. Upon returning to the UK, Sharon set up her own fitness business and has never looked back.
A fun, confident expert with endless credentials, which includes over 20 years fitness industry experience, teaching at some of the UK's most prestigious gyms. Sharon has been a personal safety and combat instructor for 10 years, and is widely recognised as being the UK's leading female in this field.
A highly experienced 3rd Dan Black Belt within the HOPWOOD Free Fighting Academy ™ , Sharon draws her strengths directly from personal experience and prides herself in practising what she preaches - especially when it comes to nutrition. A 'foodie' and a strict vegetarian for over a decade, Sharon is currently studying holistic sports nutrition and loving every minute of it!
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