Background on Mark Collett

Mark Collett - Co-Owner FFMA

D.O.B: 19-05-1968

BCA 2nd Dan (graded by Peter Consterdine) and BJJ Blue Belt (graded by John B Will) - Other martial arts grades achieved include, Blue Belt Hung Gar Kung Fu, Brown Belt WUMA Kickboxing, Orange belt Tai Jutsu Kai traditional Ju Jutsu.

Other Styles studied include Lau Gar Kung Fu, Ninjitsu, Shoto Ryu Karate, Western Boxing and Full Contact Kickboxing.

Mark began studying martial arts aged 17. After a wide variation of styles studied he became involved with Mixed Martial Arts and trained under Mark Woodard in Gloucester in 2001. He competed at amateur, semi professional and professional level whilst training at the Rough House Gym over a period of 7 years.

Mark is also an experienced fitness coach and sports therapist who over the last14 years has worked with many clients in a variety of facilities as a personal trainer and massage therapist. At one point he co-owned a gym with a business partner on the grounds of the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester.

In 2008 Mark met his good friend and mentor FFMA Co founder Tony Terranova. He saw the huge potential in his philosophies and joined forces initially by coaching on the odd occasion. Tony's mentorship re-ignited Marks passion for MA and life. He has now combined his fitness/therapy knowledge and martial skills and is fully committed to working with Tony in the FFMA and Fusion Fitness system.

Mark is currently studying Brazilian Ju Jitsu under John B Wills' mentorship and has recently begun judging on a various Mixed Martial Arts events including the UFC.

His long term goal is to become the best MMA coach he can possibly be and to help develop FFMA into being one of the best facilities in the country.