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Inspired Martial Arts proudly serving Peterborough, South Lincolnshire, Milton Keynes & Huntingdonshire since 2011
Inspired Martial Arts has Classes in Peterborough, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Sensei Jamie Johannes
Chief Instructor | Owner & Founder | 4th Dan Black Belt
Sensei Jamie started in freestyle karate aged just six. Training under Clifton Findley and Jason Ross he became a black belt at age 10. He grew to love the sport and the competitions becoming English and British champion at a very young age.
He has competed at many competitions in semi–contact and continuous light contact. At 16 he began teaching other students, starting at college and becoming a qualified sports coach. Now at 34 he has over 25 years’ experience and a 4th Dan Black Belt. Teaching and coaching is a big passion of Jamie’s and he hopes to inspire and bring the best out of every student so they will be a success.
Amy Trower
Head Instructor – Hampton
3rd Dan Black Belt
Amy started training in martial arts at just 8 years old at M&C Freestyle. Like our Dragon Helper programme, Amy started helping in classes where she found her passion for teaching. Later, Amy trained in Taekwondo where she achieved her 1st Dan grade and found a love for Kata. Moving to Inspired Martial Arts in April 2016 she furthered her teaching and knowledge, moving into Head Instructor Role of the Hampton Dojo. After achieving her 3rd Dan Black Belt, she aims to improve her experience in sparring and competing in fighting and kata.
Amy is driven to see our students succeed and thrives off their successes, watching them grow in confidence and passing on her knowledge.
Victoria Cole
Head Instructor – Eye
2nd Dan Black Belt
Victoria started her Martial Arts training at the age of 7 at M&C freestyle. Moving to Inspired at 11, she went on to achieve her junior blackbelt at 14 years of age. She then started to assist in classes as a Dragon Helper whilst working toward her higher degrees of blackbelt. She became an Assistant Instructor at the age of 16 after achieving her 1st dan black belt.
She is now a 2nd Dan black belt and a senior instructor who continues to train and grow within her Martial Arts whilst teaching and inspiring others to do the same.
Ivan Knight
Head Instructor – South LincolnshireÂ
1st Dan Black Belt
Ivan started training at the age of 29 through Inspired Martial Arts as a way to improve his fitness and instantly fell in love with everything about Martial Arts and in particular Inspired.
As a child he spent 4-5 years in a wheelchair limiting his mobility. Showing that with any age or background you can get involved in the sport. The most important thing for him is passing on life lessons and his skills to the younger generation and any other student. He is able to complete any rubix cube and believes any obstacle, challenge or puzzle can be overcome.
Graham Bentham
Head Instructor – Milton Keynes
2nd Dan Black Belt
Graham joined Inspired Martial Arts since 2017 where his sons were already members. He was given the opportunity to assist in classes as soon as he started helping. Loving the difference that was being made to the confidence of the kids.
As the clubs first adult black belt Graham has stepped into our Milton Keynes classes back in 2020 and graded for my 2nd Dan in Peterborough alongside the majority of our instructors.
Graham has a passion for hiking as well as camping and believes preparation is a big part in all aspects of life, including Martial Arts has
Leah Stone
Head Instructor – Huntingdonshire
2nd Dan Black Belt
Leah started her Martial Arts journey at age 4 in Taekwondo and getting her 1st Dan Black Belt aged 8. Her interest only grew from here.Â
Training in Tang Soo Do, Boxing and now Kickboxing she has golds and silver under her name over points sparring and weapons. She moved onto earning her 2nd Dan Black Belt at 21.
After finding her Inspired Family she found we helped build her confidence in teaching now she wants to help children build their confidence and build them up to be all they can be.
James Steele
Class Instructor
1st Dan Black Belt
James started his training in 2014 to gain confidence and pursue his goal of becoming a black belt.
Becoming a black belt has led to him becoming an instructor for Inspired Martial Arts and therefore passing his knowledge on to all students. James has a hobby in Art and Design and is detail oriented because of this, which he brings into his teaching.
His long-term goal is to progress upwards within Inspired and grow his art projects as well as his Martial Arts
Christian Green
Class InstructorÂ
1st Dan Black Belt
Christian started her Martial Arts 2016 with the aim to learn new skills including self-defence. Christian exceeded her own goals and has progressed further that she aimed too. Her passion now is to pass on her knowledge to other ladies and students through emphasising encouragement and praise, with a belief that any person can achieve everything they set their mind too.
Matt Jones
Junior InstructorÂ
Lucy Thompson
Junior InstructorÂ
Jenny Clark
Junior Instructor
(Sensei Jamie Johannes​)
Head Instructor | Owner & Founder | 4th Dan Black Belt
Jamie started in freestyle karate aged just six. Training under Clifton Findley and Jason Ross he became a black belt at age 10. He grew to love the sport and the competitions becoming English and British champion at a very young age.
He has competed at many competitions in semi–contact and continuous light contact. At 16 he began teaching other students, starting at college and becoming a qualified sports coach. Now at 32 he has over 25 years’ experience and a 4th Dan Black Belt. Teaching and coaching is a big passion of Jamie’s and he hopes to inspire and bring the best out of every student so they will be a success.