Head Coach & Founder

Callum White

Callum has spent the last 20 years training in martial arts, and founded PDMA in 2020 to bring that experience to Southend-on-Sea as a place to train properly, in a style he could stand behind.

As head coach, Callum leads every class and 1-2-1 session himself, and personally oversees every member's progress from their very first session onward.

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Our Style

Muay Femur

We teach Muay Thai through the lens of the technician's side of the sport, not just a hitting one. Where some fighters rely on pressure and power, a Muay Femur fighter wins on skill.

Read

Reading the opponent, controlling range, and countering with precision rather than force. It's less about who hits harder, and more about who thinks faster.

Adapt

Callum's 20 years across multiple martial arts is exactly what shaped this way of thinking – reading what's in front of you and adapting, rather than relying on one fixed approach.

Build

Technique comes first, always, built up patiently from the basics rather than rushed. Every session is structured to actually improve you, not just tire you out.

Why We Do This

More Than Technique

We see ourselves as mentors as much as instructors, invested in your progress on and off the mats.

Building Confidence

We've watched shy, reserved students grow into confident, self-assured people right in front of us. Seeing that change in someone is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Fostering Discipline

Discipline is a key to success in every part of life. The discipline built through martial arts training carries over into study, work, and relationships.

Promoting Health and Wellness

Staying active is vital for a long, healthy life. Training offers a genuinely fun and engaging way to stay fit and reduce the risk of lifestyle-related illness.

Creating a Sense of Community

This isn't just a place to train, it's a community of like-minded people who support and push each other. The friendships formed here go well beyond the gym.

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