Base Monkey SAMBO, MMA & Self-defence

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  Denre

  Hurts but its GOOD hahaha

  Posted 2 months ago
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  Jonny Bowker

  Incredible classes, such a mix of self defence and different martial arts. Barry is a brilliant teacher and will make anyone feel so welcome. As someone with experience in different fields, I am always learning new things because of the variety. Couldn’t recommend enough!

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  Posted 4 months ago
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  Ben

  10/10 coaching from barry

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Briar Nelson

  The self-defence class was incredibly informative. I learned a lot, and Barry is an excellent instructor. I highly recommend it!

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Laura Hills

  Had the pleasure of sampling some of Barry’s sambo at the warrior seminar in October last year.. enjoyed it and would love to get to one of his classes to learn some more 👌🏻💪🏻

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Charlotte Reyes

  Looking for a woman’s self defence class? Look no further. This is definitely the right place! I have been to quite a few self defence classes else where but this is by far the best! Barry is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Great for beginners. Worked in small groups which was great. Was so much fun as well as getting to know our rights in self defence. Highly recommend and I can’t wait to do another class!

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  beckie tridgell

  Barry is very friendly and professional, I have learned a great deal from him. He also tailored the lessons around my disabilities in an easy to follow way which made a huge difference to me. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn self defence.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Tommy Moore

  Barry is a great coach with a wide range of experience for self defence and combat sports. Friendly, experienced and approachable - you'll have a great time 🥊💪

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Shea Jones

  Been to a bunch of sessions with Barry, his instructions are clear and he is always happy to go over the technique until you’re happy with it. Great for beginners and for people who want to progress further/do competitions/or grading.

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  Posted 2 years ago
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  Samuel Jackson

  There are very few places in the UK that run SAMBO classes. But if you want to be the next Khabib or Machachev, and live near Hertfordshire, you’re in luck- there is a phenomenal instructor that will push you to become as good as you will yourself to be. Expect tough sessions. Sparring, no water, and learning a range of techniques that Barry has personally used over the past two decades. Ground work, striking and the one thing BJJ tends to be limited in: take downs. Being great on the ground is helpful, but you have to get there first. Look at what happened to Oliveira! .

  Posted 2 years ago
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  Aaron Smith

  A coach who knows what he's talking about! He'll help you out in whatever you want to do competition or just keeping fit. After training with Barry myself I can say from first hand experience he's amazing!

  Posted 2 years ago
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  Michael Risbridger

  If you are looking for serious training then look no further! I cant recommend Base Monkey more I trained with Barry at their previous location but unfortunately due to work commitments the new location I can't reach but if the opportunity can up I would love to train with Barry and Base monkey again.

  Posted 2 years ago
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  Marlon Moore

  Brilliant coach who will support you whether you want to focus on competing or self-defense with the most effective techniques, breaks it all down which is really helpful when you're new, but also pushes you regardless of experience and skill level

  Posted 2 years ago