The middle weekend of October, saw Team EPiC competing at our home competition, The Bristol Open This is the largest competition in the UK, and has competitors from all over the world taking part. The result, was an amazing weekend of fighting, and being able to see the World’s best fighters in one place. Coach Gio put in a great performance to win his category, an excellent build up to his World Championship challenge in November. Coach George made a fantastic return to fighting after a year out with injury, winning his Light Con category. There were some amazing performances throughout the t ..read more

Many congratulations to EPiC’s Fabulous five, who competed at the WAKO European Kickboxing Championships in the final week of August. They all performed brilliantly throughout a very tough week of fighting, against the top fighters in Europe. Every one returned with at least 1 medal, but a special mention goes to the newly crowned European Champions, Teia and double champion Fin. Well done to Jacob, Fillip, Gabe, Teia and Fin, you made the whole of EPiC very proud. The post EPiC Euro Success appeared first on Epic Martial Arts ..read more

Many congratulations to EPiC F.C for winning their summer football league. The post EPiC F.C League win appeared first on Epic Martial Arts ..read more

Well done to Teia Doyle, who competed at the Spanish Open in Benidorm last weekend. She came away from the competition with 4 gold medals, great preparation for the European Championships in August. The post Spanish Open appeared first on Epic Martial Arts ..read more

Last weekend saw the EPiC fighters attend the Kickboxing GB training weekend at Lilleshall National Sport Centre. Those selected to represent GB at the upcoming European Kids, Cadets and Junior Championships in Istanbul, Turkey are Jacob Lukins, Fillip Tomi, Gabe Farrell, Teia Doyle and Fin Cozens. Gio Marchese, Head Coach of EPiC Brislington and co-owner of EPiC Martial Arts & Fitness – Bradley Stoke, has been selected for the Adults WAKO World Kickboxing Championships in Portugal in November. Many congratulations to everyone selected and good luck at the championships, the whole of EPiC ..read more

39 EPiC members recently completed a mammoth charity challenge for Medical Aid for Palestine. Those who took part either chose to run 4 miles, cycle 10 miles or complete 250 burpees every 4 hours, for either 24 or 48 hours. This idea was thought up by Rakan Sabbah, co-owner of EPiC Gym Portishead, to support a charity very close to his heart. The challenge was a huge success and every participant completed their chosen time frame. Over £5,000 has now been raised for charity and those that took part and spectators celebrated the end of the challenge with a BBQ for all members. Rakan commented ..read more

EPiC Gym Portishead is very proud of member Ian Scammell, aka Scammellman, who represented GB this weekend at the World Body Building Championships, hosted by the UKDFBA. People will know Ian from the timeless effort he puts into helping members on the gym floor in Portishead and for his notoriously hard training sessions and work ethic. Both Ian’s physical and mental strength should be applauded from the roof tops. Thanks for being such a positive role model that inspires so many amongst our community. The post EPiC Portishead – Member Highlight appeared first on Epic Martial Arts ..read more

Team EPiC took a small team to Budapest, Hungary to compete in one of the toughest competitions on the Kickboxing circuit. With the Kid’s and Juniors European Championships, rapidly approaching in August, this was the final World Cup event in the build up. The team came away with 2 Gold medals, 3 Silver medals and 3 Bronze. Well done to Fin, Teia, Harrison, Jacob, Fillip, Gabe and Coach Gio for a great weekend of fighting against the best out there. The post Hungarian World Cup appeared first on Epic Martial Arts ..read more

The 2nd GB Grandslam of 2023 took place in Crawley at the start of June. Team EPiC did exceptionally well winning a host of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Whether this was the first steps on the competition journey, or you are an experienced competition fighter, well done to everyone who competed and tried their best, you did EPiC proud. The post GB Grandslam – Crawley appeared first on Epic Martial Arts ..read more

On the final Bank Holiday weekend of May 2023, Yate Head Coach Matt Roberts and a group of EPiC members embarked on one of the toughest fundraising events the club has ever seen. Cameron Alderman, 11 years old, suffers from Norrie Disease, a very rare illness that meant he was born blind, and tragically he is now losing his hearing. The challenge consisted of Matt, Cameron and his parents Carla and Adam and EPiC Portishead members Sam Sowden and Lee Evans, firstly climbing Ben Nevis, then Matt cycled back to the Bradley Stoke gym from Scotland, while Sam and Lee cycled the equivalent distance ..read more