The Martial Method
The Martial Method coaches the most up-to-date methodologies in Martial Arts and Fitness then delivers them based on traditional core principles.
Join Bedford’s leading martial arts and fitness community where discipline meets personal transformation.
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Our Principles
Our core principles that underpin how we guide ourselves and our students through training.
Humility
Discipline
Integrity
Honesty
Respect
CLASSES TIMETABLE
MMA Fitness
| Monday |
12:30 – 13:30 18:30 – 19:30 |
| Tuesday | 19:30 – 20:30 |
| Wednesday |
12:30 – 13:30 18:30 – 19:30 |
| Friday |
12:30 – 13:30 18:30 – 19:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30 – 12:30 |
MMA Sessions
| Monday | 19:30 – 20:30 |
| Tuesday | 18:30 – 19:30 |
| Wednesday | 19:30 – 20:30 |
| Thursday |
18:30 – 19:30 |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 13:30 |
Kids Classes
| Monday (6-10’s) | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday (10 – 14’s) | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday (6-10’s) | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday (10-14’s) | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday (6-10’s) | 17:00 – 18:00 |
| Saturday (Mixed) | 10:15 – 11:15 |
JIM TAYLOR
MEET JIM
Jim’s martial arts journey began at just five years old at The Rising Crane Centre, encouraged by his father to take his first steps into training.
Starting with Kung Fu, he developed strong foundations in discipline, focus and technique from an early age. At 14, Jim began training in MMA under Lee, starting a coaching relationship that has continued ever since.
Over the years, Jim has developed his skills across the different areas of MMA, while also competing and gaining valuable experience by putting those skills to the test.
FROM STUDENT TO COACH
In early 2024, Jim took the next step in his journey and joined the team in a coaching role.
Since then, he has become an important part of the club, regularly training, coaching and helping students develop their own skills and confidence.
Jim has also joined Lee at seminars and training events, continuing to learn from different coaches and fighters while expanding his knowledge of the sport.
A GROWING FORCE IN MMA
Jim continues to train, compete and develop as both a martial artist and coach. His enthusiasm, commitment and willingness to keep learning make him a growing force within MMA.
Having trained since childhood, Jim understands that martial arts is about much more than physical ability. His coaching encourages confidence, discipline, resilience and a positive mindset, while keeping training engaging and enjoyable.
Together, Lee and Jim bring a great balance of experience and youthful energy to the mats. Lee brings decades of martial arts and coaching experience, while Jim brings the energy, ambition and perspective of the next generation.
Together, they continue to learn, evolve and push their students to become the best versions of themselves.
Experience meets energy. Always learning. Always progressing.
About Your Instructors
Lee McGrath (head coach)
MY MARTIAL ARTS JOURNEY & COACHING PHILOSOPHY
My martial arts journey began as a teenager at The Rising Crane Centre in Bedford, where I first trained in Kung Fu. That early passion eventually led me into Mixed Martial Arts, competing and ultimately becoming a full time coach.
I later became Head Coach of one of Bedford’s most successful MMA schools, helping students achieve National, British and European MMA titles.
ALWAYS LEARNING, ALWAYS EVOLVING
I believe a good coach should never stop being a student.
Martial arts has taken me around the world, training in Spain, Italy, Croatia, Canada, Greece and most recently Thailand. These experiences have allowed me to learn from different coaches, fighters and training systems, continually developing my knowledge and bringing new ideas back to my students.
This year I have also had the opportunity to train with two active UFC fighters, gaining valuable insight into the techniques and training methods being used at the highest level of MMA.
I continue to train, research and develop my skills because martial arts never stops evolving, and neither should my coaching.
MY COACHING PHILOSOPHY
My approach is practical, methodical and focused on techniques that genuinely work.
Rather than teaching different martial arts in isolation, I combine effective elements of striking, grappling, wrestling and self defence into a clear and structured system.
The goal is simple. Learn strong fundamentals, understand why techniques work and develop skills you can use with confidence.
Everyone trains for a different reason. You may want to improve your fitness, build confidence, learn practical self defence, challenge yourself or compete.
Whatever your goal, my job is to help you progress at your own pace while continually challenging you to become better.
MORE THAN MARTIAL ARTS
For me, martial arts is about much more than learning how to fight.
It builds confidence, discipline, resilience, fitness and mental strength. I’ve seen first hand how the right training can positively change people both physically and mentally.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced martial artist, you’ll be supported, challenged and encouraged to keep progressing.
Train with purpose. Build confidence. Develop real skills. Become stronger, mentally and physically.
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Let’s take your training to the next level.
Coached National, British and European Amateur MMA Champions
Accredited health & wellbeing coach
First aid trained
Fully Insured
Enhanced DBS Verified
Gold Member of BMABA
Mental Health Coach
Level two BMABA Instructor
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A member of the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association
The multi-award winning, independent martial arts association who help boost grass roots participation by supporting clubs and instructors to grow their clubs, improve standards and champion grass roots martial arts.
Contact Form
Address
c.o FitCo, 1st Floor
Dane Street
Bedford
MK40 1AB
Contact
07549 356432