MEET THE TEAM
Mauricio Gomex
Gym owner and head martial arts coach
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Mauricio is the owner of DO BU and our head martial arts coach.
He is a qualifed 4th dan blackbelt in judo, a 3rd dan blackbelt in jiu-jitsu, a first dan blackbelt in karate and an accredited myau thai coach
Sarah Nova
Assistant martial arts coach
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Sarah is a assitant martial arts coach and a 5th dan in karate.
Guy Victory
Assistant martial arts coach
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Guy is a assistant martial arts coach and a 2nd dan blackbelt in jiu-jitsu and a 1st dan blackbelt in judo
Morris Davis
Assistant martial arts coach
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Morris is a assistant martial arts coach and a accredited muay thai coach and a 3rd dan blackbelt in karate
Traci Santiago
Fitness coach
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Traci is a fitness coach with a BSc in sports science, and qualifcation in health and nutrition, specalising in devising strength and conditioning programs for combat athletes
Harpreet Kaur
Fitness coach
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Harpreet is a fitness coach with a BSc in physiotherapy and a MSc in sports science
OUR FACILITIES
We have a state of the art and well equipt gym equipt with a range of high quality equipment, such as a dedicated weight lifting area with weight up to 250kg, a dedicated cardio area with 10 running machines insuring you never have to wait for the tredmill. Further to this our gym contain martial arts traning area with punching bags, mats and body armor sets where you can practice your skills on your own or with other members.
MARTIAL ARTS WE TEACH
Karate
Karate is more than physical combat; it is a way of life that cultivates discipline, mental focus, humility, and inner peace. True karate emphasizes self-control and non-violence, teaching practitioners to resolve conflict peacefully but, if necessary, to neutralize threats efficiently with minimal effort, a principle known as Ikken hissatsu (one strike, certain kill),. The ultimate goal is the perfection of character, achieved through consistent practice, reflection, and harmony between mind and body.
Judo
Judo (Japanese: 柔道, meaning "gentle way") is an unarmed martial art developed in Japan in 1882 by Kanō Jigorō. It evolved from traditional jujutsu practiced by the samurai, but Kanō modified it to focus on safety, efficiency, and education, removing dangerous strikes and weapon techniques while emphasizing randori (free practice) over pre-arranged forms called kata. Practitioners are called judoka, and they wear a uniform called a judogi
Jiu-Jitsu
Jujitsu, also spelled jiu-jitsu or ju-jitsu, originated in Japan as a martial art for the samurai of feudal Japan, designed to defeat armed and armored opponents without relying on weapons or using only short weapons. The term comes from the Japanese words jū meaning "gentle" or "yielding" and jutsu meaning "art" or "technique," reflecting the philosophy of manipulating an opponent’s energy rather than confronting it directly. Its core principle is to use leverage, timing, and technique to overcome opponents, making it effective even against larger or stronger adversaries
MUAY THAI
Muay Thai is a traditional martial art that has evolved into a popular sport worldwide. It is characterized by its use of eight points of contact: the fists, elbows, knees, and shins. This makes it distinct from other striking arts, which typically focus on fewer points of contact. The sport emphasizes powerful strikes, clinch work, and conditioning, making it effective for both self-defense and competitive fighting.