LEAD COACH
MARTYN
STYLER
LEAD COACH • MMA COACH • BJJ COACH
Helping students build confidence, discipline and genuine combat sports skill through structured coaching, high standards and consistent training.
ABOUT MARTYN STYLER
Martyn Styler is the lead coach and founder of Praetorian MMA, responsible for shaping the club’s coaching standards, training culture and long-term development pathway. His approach is built around structure, consistency and practical combat sports training that helps members improve with purpose.
As an MMA coach and BJJ Purple Belt, Martyn works across striking, grappling, MMA development, youth coaching and private 1-to-1 training. His coaching focuses on building real skill, confidence, discipline and the ability to apply techniques under pressure in a safe and controlled environment.
Martyn’s coaching is especially valuable for students who want clear standards, direct feedback and a structured route into martial arts. Whether working with beginners, developing younger athletes or supporting members preparing for competition, his focus remains on progress, accountability and technical improvement.
Through Praetorian MMA, Martyn continues to build a club environment where members can train seriously, develop properly and be part of a coaching system that values standards, legitimacy and long-term growth.
COACH SUMMARY
Lead coach, MMA coach, BJJ Purple Belt, youth coach and private 1-to-1 coach.
TRAIN WITH MARTYN
CLASSES & COACHING OPTIONS
Martyn coaches across MMA, MMA Striking, Kids & Teens MMA and private 1-to-1 training. Whether your goal is confidence, fitness, technical development or competition preparation, these are the programmes where you can train directly with him.
MMA CLASSES
Structured MMA coaching focused on striking, grappling, wrestling, control and practical combat sports development.
EXPLORE CLASS
MMA STRIKING
Technical striking development for MMA, covering footwork, defence, combinations, timing and controlled application.
EXPLORE CLASS
1-TO-1 TRAINING
Private coaching with Martyn for focused MMA, striking, confidence building, technical feedback and personal development.
BOOK COACHING
A LIFETIME IN
COMBAT SPORTS
WHERE IT STARTED
Martyn Styler began training as a young child under respected martial arts instructor Bob Caruana. Although widely recognised for his Karate background, his martial arts journey has always extended beyond a single discipline, developing experience across Kickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and Judo. That broad foundation continues to influence the way he coaches today.
COMPETITOR & COACH
Competition has always been an important part of Martyn's development, competing at a high level across striking disciplines before moving into coaching. His coaching experience has taken him onto the international stage, working with athletes of different ages and abilities. Alongside his martial arts qualifications, he is a Level 1 England Boxing Coach and holds recognised Personal Training qualifications.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Martyn believes great coaching never stands still. His philosophy has been shaped through studying sports science, sports psychology and learning from world-class practitioners throughout his career. Training in Japan, grading in Okinawa and working alongside coaches from a wide range of combat sports has developed an open-minded approach that values evidence, experience and continual improvement over tradition alone.
BUILDING PRAETORIAN MMA
Those experiences became the foundation of Praetorian MMA. The club has been built around high coaching standards, technical development and a culture where members support one another regardless of experience. Martyn continues to develop his own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Rob Goodson and Nathan Johnstone, ensuring his grappling knowledge and understanding continue to evolve alongside the rest of the coaching team. While he still competes whenever family and coaching commitments allow, being a father and supporting the members of Praetorian MMA will always take priority over personal ambitions.
THE LINEAGE BEHIND
MARTYN STYLER
Although Martyn's martial arts background spans multiple combat sports, his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu development follows the Carlson Gracie Team lineage through Odyssey Combat Hub. Continuing his development under Nathan Johnstone and Rob Goodson ensures the club's BJJ coaching remains connected to an internationally recognised lineage while maintaining consistent technical standards throughout Praetorian MMA.
Martyn's continued Brazilian Jiu Jitsu development reflects the philosophy that learning never stops. By training within the same lineage as the rest of the coaching team, Praetorian MMA maintains consistent technical standards, coaching methods and progression from beginner through to advanced levels.
PRIVATE COACHING
1-TO-1 TRAINING
WITH MARTYN STYLER
Looking to accelerate your progress? Private coaching allows Martyn to focus entirely on your development, whether your goal is improving striking, MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals, fitness, confidence or preparing for competition.
Every session is tailored around your experience, objectives and preferred learning style. Drawing on decades of coaching across multiple combat sports, Martyn combines practical experience, sports science and technical coaching to help you make measurable progress. Private coaching is available at £30 per hour.
Sessions are suitable for complete beginners through to experienced competitors. To arrange a session, contact Praetorian MMA to discuss your goals, availability and preferred training times.
GET TO KNOW MARTYN
ARTICLES, INSIGHTS &
COMING SOON
Martyn's dedicated article section will be built out with coaching insights, club development content, martial arts experience, competition reflections and leadership perspectives connected to his role at Praetorian MMA. More content will be added here as articles are published.
BUILDING PRAETORIAN MMA
Future insight into the standards, culture and long-term vision behind Praetorian MMA and how the club continues to develop.
COMING SOONCOACHING PHILOSOPHY
Future articles covering Martyn's approach to coaching, sports science, psychology, standards and long-term athlete development.
COMING SOONCOMPETITION & EXPERIENCE
Future content looking at lessons from Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA, BJJ and coaching across different levels of combat sports.
COMING SOONVISIT THE CLUB BLOG
Browse Praetorian MMA club articles, coaching updates, member stories, training advice and future content connected to Martyn and the wider coaching team.
OPEN BLOGTRAIN WITH THE TEAM
MARTYN COACHES ALONGSIDE
AN EXPERIENCED TEAM
Martyn works alongside an experienced coaching team delivering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Kickboxing, Kids & Teens programmes, private coaching and competition development. Each coach brings different experience, technical knowledge and coaching strengths, helping members progress through every stage of their martial arts journey.
Whether you're interested in Gi BJJ, NoGi, MMA, Kickboxing or private coaching, explore the rest of the coaching team and see how every programme connects throughout Praetorian MMA.
NATHAN JOHNSTONE
1st Degree BJJ Black Belt, senior grappling coach and technical leader across NoGi, Gi, MMA grappling and private coaching.
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ROB GOODSON
BJJ Brown Belt, Adult Gi BJJ coach and MMA coach helping members develop technical skill, confidence and practical combat sports ability.
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