Biography
David Wilkes is the founder and head coach of Wilkes MMA. Coming from a soccer background, he discovered kickboxing through school in 2002, beginning a lifelong commitment to training, competing and coaching.
Before establishing Wilkes MMA, David built his experience across the industry, coaching students, managing a gym, developing programmes and supporting fighters. After years with another organisation, he stepped into ownership in 2014, marking the beginning of Wilkes MMA.
Today, David leads a gym where people can train hard, build fitness and develop their skills, with coaches who are invested in their progress
Ranks & qualifications
DISCIPLINES
Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing, Freestyle Martial Arts, MMA, No-gi grappling, Wrestling
Rank / grade
6th Degree Black Belt · BJJ Purple Belt
Certifications
Instructor Training Level 3 · Senior First Aid & CPR · Working with Children Check
Coaching since
2002
At Wilkes since
2014 (OWNER)
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