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About The Instructors

The Instructors

We have a fantastic line up of martial arts coaches at The Way of the Spiritual Warrior in Coventry. With over 80 years combined teaching practice you couldn't be in better hands. Some of the instructors are both Nationally and Internationally known within the seminar circuit and you have them available on your doorstep in Coventry. So whether you are a Mum with a bullied child or want to fight in the UFC we have a class suitable for you.


Anthony Pillage - 4th Dan

 

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Anthony is Chief Instructor and Founder of The Way of the Spiritual Warrior Martial Arts school in Coventry which he started some 10 years ago. His passion for martial arts has led him to specialise in pressure point fighting systems which he has successfully taught both in Europe and America. Perhaps he is best known for his quirky and enthusiastic teaching style and instructing martial arts from an student empowering standpoint. He has had the honour of appearing on the front cover of Martial Arts Illustrated (Britain's No.1 martial arts magazine) and has had articles also published in Combat, Fighters Mag and the Martial Arts Standard.

Anthony is alsp a published author of the book the Tao of the Spiritual Warrior. Other awards include WOMA TV's Martial Arts Personality of the Year  and SENI Martial Artist of the Year 2008. He was also inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2010.


Steve Craddock - 2nd Dan

 

SteveCraddockSteve Craddock 2nd Dan Blackbelt and Assistant Chief Instructor. Steve heads up our personal training division. He has a wealth of experience in a variety of martial arts training techniques and specialises in weight loss/fitness programmes.


Leandro (Leo) Caldas BJJ Coach

leocaldasprofileAn unbelievable asset to our coaching team. Leandro is from Brazil where he has studied Martial Arts from his childhood. He has held a Brazilian Ju Jitsu Black Belt for the past six years and is also a Professor of Capoeira. He has worked coaching such MMA stars as Dan Hardy, Jimmy Walhead and of course Michael Bisping. Leo is in training to fight in a major K1 tournament in Holland representing Warrior MMA.




 
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Testimonials

danny"I would have no hesitation recommending anyone to study at the Way of the Spiritual Warrior Academy!"

Danny Jon Jules - Star of Red Dwarf, Blade and The Story Teller on CBBC


 royce-gracie"One of the best equipped schools I have visited in the UK!"

Royce Gracie - UFC Legend


chuckliddell"Tony Pillage.... he's awesome!"

Chuck Liddell - UFC Legend



ianfreemanprofile"What a great day I had yesterday at Spiritual Warriors gym in Coventry. Tony Pillage is a great guy. Very humble and from what I've heard a great coach! "

Ian "The Machine" Freeman


AlistairOvereem"Really liked the Way of the Spiritual Warrior gym in Coventry. Nice people and a great facility."

Alistair Overeem Strikeforce Heavyweight world champion


RichardBustillo"The Way of the Spiritual Warrior is certainly the finest martial arts school in the Coventry area!"

Richard Bustillo - Bruce Lee's Training Partner

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Contact Info

  • Way of The Spiritual Warrior
  • Unit 4 New Inn Bridge Ind Est
  • 998 Foleshill Road
  • Coventry CV6 6EN
  • Tel: 02476 331 239

School Information

Our dedicated full-time centre in Coventry is recognised as one of the leading martial arts schools in the UK by everyone from UFC Mixed Martial Arts champions to local parents. We teach Karate, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Filipino arts, family marital arts, ladies only classes, Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ), self protection, family martial arts and self defence in Coventry.

Located on Foleshill Road we are easily accessible to Nuneaton, Bedworth, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Rugby areas near Coventry.

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