17/09/2026
It’s always a bit strange talking about yourself. I’m much happier coaching a session, joining in with the training or having a laugh with everyone, but here goes…
I’m Matt, the founder and head coach of Mayhem Fitness MK. I’ve been coaching for 15 years now, and Mayhem came from wanting to create the kind of place I would want to train myself: outdoors, welcoming, challenging and full of good people who don’t take themselves too seriously.
I genuinely love coaching and seeing what people can achieve when they begin to believe in themselves. I’ll always encourage you, usually challenge you and occasionally give you the proverbial kick up the bum when you need it. There will definitely be some banter along the way, but underneath that, I care enormously about the people I coach and want everyone to feel noticed, supported and part of what we’ve created.
Training has always been a big part of my own life. I’m a Goju Ryu karate black belt, a runner, a keen strength trainer and a Superhuman Games winner. I’ve also taken on plenty of other challenges over the years, including rowing the Channel for charity. I’m naturally competitive and always looking for the next challenge, but I know that progress looks different for everyone. For some people it’s winning a competition; for others it’s completing their first session, running their first kilometre or simply feeling more confident.
Mayhem has grown into far more than I ever imagined when I started it. I’m incredibly proud of the fitness community we have built and very grateful that I get to spend my days helping such a brilliant mix of people become fitter, stronger and more confident, while sharing plenty of laughs along the way.
