Meet our team here at Martial Fitness…
Head Instructor/Co-Owner - Sensei Daniel Maaka
Daniel has been training in Martial Arts since 1999 and took the reigns from his instructor, Sensei Tony Magilsen, back in 2013.
Daniel gained a second-degree black belt with his Instructor Tony Magilsen as well as a Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu with his Instructor Sensei Tony Batt.
Daniel has a sea of knowledge that he has expertly broken down over his many years and fed it to his students. He guides and encourages everyone under his care into their best version of themselves, and is a genuinely kind and humble person with extraordinary skills.
Instructor - Sensei Anthony Davies
Sensei Anthony trained alongside Sensei Daniel with their instructor, Sensei Tony Magilsen, also gaining his 2nd-degree black belt.
Anthony helps with the adults’ kickboxing classes and runs the Kali classes.
Anthony is a kind and skilled martial artist who helps everyone understand and achieve their technique while keeping them humble.
Administration Manager /Co-Owner - Sensei Sara Maaka
Sara has been training Martial Arts since 1999, and has been actively running the Dojo alongside Daniel since 2013, and they were later joined by Rona in 2019.
Sara currently has a 1st-degree black belt and participates in the fitness classes.
Sara has a wealth of knowledge about Martial arts and the Martial Arts Industry. She not only handles the business operations and customer enquiries, she also manages to help Daniel keep track of time. When not doing the administrative side of the business, Sara can be seen wielding power tools or driving the fork hoist while assisting in the various DIY projects around the gym.
Sara has an outgoing personable outlook and you will always be made to feel welcome.
Club Manager/Co-Owner - Rona Varney
Rona has been training in Martial Arts since 2018 and is a vital member of the management team.
Rona currently has the rank of Brown Belt White Centre Stripe One in the adults’ Kickboxing and also participates in Fitness.
Due to her passion for the Dojo and the effects it has had on her life, Rona has opted to be part of the team bringing her organizational, managerial and public relations skills to the dojo. She also serves as Daniel’s reminder in class regarding notices.
Rona also pitches in to complete the various DIY projects alongside Daniel and Sara.. She is often seen carrying a paintbrush or learning the mastery of power tools.
Instructor - William Amer
William has been training at Martial since he was 9 years old, and now runs the Jiu Jitsu classes as well as helping run Kids classes with Sensei Daniel.
William currently holds a 1st degree Junior Black Belt and the rank of Brown Belt White Centre in Adults kickboxing.
William has a unique passion for Jiu Jitsu causing him to always strive towards furthering his skills and competing in sport Jiu Jitsu tournaments. He is enthusiastic towards gaining members and growing the gym.