Ally Lazou
Asisstant Instructor
What’s always stood out about Fighting Fit is the quality of the instructors and the community. You’re constantly encouraged to push yourself, but always in a supportive and kind environment. Fighting Fit doesn’t just teach you how to fight and stay fit—it teaches you self-discipline, self-defence, and most importantly, how to avoid conflict whenever possible.
Now, at 24, I’m a secondary school English teacher, but I still train regularly and remain passionate about kickboxing. It’s a fantastic skill for anyone to learn—whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve fitness, or just try something new.
Thank you Tony and Karl!
My name is Ally and I am 24 years old. I started kickboxing at Fighting Fit when I was just 8 years old and instantly fell in love with the sport. I trained consistently throughout my childhood and teenage years, and it quickly became a big part of my life.
When I went to university, there wasn’t a kickboxing club available, so I took up taekwondo instead. While I appreciated learning a different martial art, it just didn’t compare to kickboxing for me.
After finishing university, I came back to Fighting Fit—and it felt like coming home. I was instantly welcomed back, and with the support of Tony, Karl, and everyone in the class, I picked everything up again quickly. The atmosphere here is incredibly motivating and inclusive.
What Students Are Saying
The instructors are extremely approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. The system is very relevant for today in terms of skills, competitions, self defence and offers different martial arts within the same club. Students and instructors are respectfull and its a great place to get fit, learn a martial art and self defence. Great for kids, woman and men of any fitness or skill level. A lot of families also attend, perfect distraction from the phone or tablet!
The instructors are helpful and encouraging, I am middle-aged, overweight and not very fit but never feel embarrassed because of the welcoming ethos. Tony has always been very encouraging and supportive, he loves getting people fitter and giving them the skills to defend themselves.
Super friendly instructors, the sessions are fun & full of life, all the kids enjoy it, my two kids were shy and lacking confidence but now I see a lot of improvement, will definitely recommend FIGHTING FIT to my friends & family