Chris Boado
Founder and head trainer
CHRIS Boado is the head trainer for the BAMA martial arts academy where he teaches a variety of martial arts, self defence and health and fitness. He is also a qualified personal trainer and uses his expertise to train schools, academies, corporate firms & individuals to better themselves and their lifestyle.
He has recently been conducting self defence workshops across the city in light of the recent and unfortunate increase in knife attacks. Women’s self defence blocks have also been a great success.
Chris is one of 3 instructors In London who teaches the systems of Kali Silat JKD & Thai Boxing, and is taught by 2nd generation Bruce Lee student Guru Rick Faye. He is also a purple belt in Brazilian Ju
Jitsu, having trained at the Roger Gracie Academy in London.
If you are interested in getting Chris to come and discuss starting a corporate, individual or scholastic programme, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Services
- Personal training
- Kids classes
- Adult classes
- Corporate
- Self defence
Adam Naismith
Muay Thai coach and personal trainer
ADAM is a black belt in kickboxing and personal trainer who teaches Muay Thai classes at BAMA.
As an experienced martial artist, Adam started off at 19 years of age and went on to win national titles in kickboxing before continuing his martial arts journey in Thai Boxing.
Having trained numerous times in Thailand to further his knowledge, he then went on to become K1 European Amateur champion and Pro Southern area Thai Boxing champion.
All levels are welcome to the class. 121 and small group training is also available upon request.
Services
- Personal training
- Adult classes
Jack Gates
Coach and personal trainer
JACK started training with Chris in 2017 and instantly fell in love with boxing and Muay Thai. Jack began working towards his instructing qualification, and is also a fully qualified Level 3 personal trainer.
When Jack isn’t training, he is coaching boxing, Muay Thai and conditioning classes. He has taught Muay Thai in London with BAMA, and in Sydney with Bulldog Gym Manly.
Come and train with Jack on Mondays in our Clapham location.
Services
- Personal training
- Adult classes
Bruno Furtado
Coach
BRUNO has been doing sports from a very young age, always being athletic. He started doing Muay Thai in 2019 and trains regularly as well as coaching a weekly skills class.
He’s a very positive person and loves a good vibe, with lots of easy going energy.
Outside of the gym he works, and is currently teaching Thai Boxing at BAMA, gaining experience while qualifying to be a coach.
Services
- Adult classes
Camille Lloyd-Hughes
Coach and personal trainer
Camille started training with Chris in 2013, first with boxing then adding Muay Thai into the mix. Having never been particularly athletic or into sports, martial arts were a revelation and not only helped her with health and fitness, but also became a outlet and coping mechanism for her mental health.
In 2018, Camille qualified as assistant instructor and has been running boxing and Muay Thai classes at BAMA ever since, with a particular focus on metabolic conditioning. She has a couple of fights in both disciplines under her belt and can’t wait to get back in the ring. She is also involved in the women’s self defence classes.
Camille is also a Level 3 personal trainer and music enthusiast, so you can always expect some old school hip hop and remixes in her sessions!
Services
- Personal training
- Adult classes
- Self defence
James Robinson
Coach in training
JAMES started training with Sifu Chris he was around eight years old.
Inspired by the late great Bruce Lee and his many movies, he developed an interest in Muay Thai and other martial arts. Chris knocked on his door to advertise BAMA’s kids and adult classes, so he joined.
Since then, he has increased his training and involvement in the club, taking part in numerous interclubs and decision fights, as well as training to be a coach for adult an kids classes.
He has never looked back, and we all look forward to seeing what the future holds for James as he continues his career as a fighter and fitness enthusiast.
Services
- Adult classes
- Kids classes
Miguel Portillo
Coach in training
Miguel is a Muay Thai, Boxing and Kickboxing coach at BAMA and he is an aspiring amateur fighter in Muay Thai.
Miguel started off training with BAMA in 2017 and has stayed consistent since then. He has started fighting in amateur fights under the BAMA flag. Miguel finds Muay Thai to be an amazing way to learn how to control the body and mind.
Teaching is one of his favourite parts of being in the BAMA community as he gets to share his passion for the sport and show other people little tricks and tips on how to perform the best in the ring.
Services
- Adult classes
- Kids classes
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