ABOUT OUR CLUB
VMA is a friendly martial arts gym located in the centre of Sowerby Bridge in Halifax.
We teach Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Grappling and Catch Submision Wrestling
If you have ever been interested in learning a martial art, whether it be for fitness, self-defence, sport or just for fun then Valley Martial Arts & Fitness has the right system for you.
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We offer quality, real world Martial Arts training for all age ranges in a clean safe and best of all a friendly environment.
MEET THE TEAM
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Whilst competing for VMA, James
is also:
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Amateur Northern area title holder in Muay Thai
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BROWN BELT - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under GORDO
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Winner of the Allstars Northern Pro BJJ Absolutes 2021
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Brown belt - Traditional Ju Jitsu
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Gold and silver medallist
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Former amateur boxer and boxing coach ABA
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Snake Pit Wigan qualified Catch Wrestling Coach
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Owner/Senior Coach
BJJ/MUAY THAI
CATCH WRESTLING
JAMES CAHILL
JOAN CAHILL
CO-OWNER
SECRETARY
GABRIEL CAHILL
CO-OWNER
MUAY THAI COACH
L2 GYM INSTRUCTOR
PROUDLY SPONSORD BY
HALIFAX RAW FEEDS
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JACK CHESTERS
MUAY THAI COACH
*L2 FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
*FIRST CLASS HONOURS
SPORT & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
*PGCE
SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ELLIOTT LESIAK
MUAY THAI COACH
Bangla Stadium Belt
Thailand
STEVIE RICHARDSON
BJJ COACH
ANDY FARRELL
COACH
ALAN GLOVER
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CATCH WRESTLING AND BJJ COACH
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QUALIFIED AT THE SNAKE PIT WIGAN
RANKED 3RD UK
HEAVY WEIGHT
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BJJ BLUE BELT
GRAHAM O'DONNELL
COACH BJJ KIDS
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Chris Rose, Coach
James Cobra Cahill doing his thing, a fantastic coach and a brilliant person. Did so much in my early career that I talk to my students about now. A person who leaves you energised, lifted and motivated. So good to see Gabriel following in his footsteps
25/01/22
Dr Sean Walton
I’ve been training at VMA now for about six months. I’ve built up to training several times a week and my two teenage daughters also come along. We’ve all found this club to be absolutely brilliant. James and Jed, and the assistant coaches, couldn’t be more knowledgeable and helpful. The club embodies a great balance between allowing you to progress at your own pace while also pushing you enough to achieve things that you never thought that you could. Since training at VMA, my fitness level has improved significantly (it was pretty low when I started out) and my Jiu Jitsu skills are also starting to improve. My daughters love training and they have both gained confidence on the mats and interacting with people generally. We’ve met a great bunch of people, from all walks of life, who are all friendly and respectful. We love the club, the people, and new skills that we’ve learned and continue to learn. Valley Martial Arts has, for us, begun a lifelong obsession with the martial arts.
19/02/2022