All Premier instructors are full time, professional instructors and are graduates of a Certificated Instructor Training programme. Working with child development specialists and experts in child education our team are the only professionally trained instructors in the area.

James Binding

Head Instructor

Martial Arts Grades:
Kickboxing - 1st Degree Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Blue Belt

Year Started Training:
2018 (Age 14)

Mr Binding began his kickboxing journey driven by a desire to build confidence, develop his skills and deepen his understanding of the sport.

From the very beginning, Mr Binding discovered a deep love for training kickboxing, facing challenges and constantly pushing himself to become better!

Following the colour belt system, Mr Binding progressed through the ranks and proudly achieved his black belt, due to his journey being shaped by discipline and perseverance. Now part of an incredible instructing team, he is now passionate about passing on the knowledge to students and sharing the core values of martial arts.

As Mr Binding continues training towards his next grade, he will remain dedicated to improving both as a martial artist and an instructor.

Favourite Motivational Quote:
Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done.
- David Goggins.

Jake Lawlor

Instructor

Martial Arts Grades:
3rd Degree Black Belt – Kickboxing

Year Started Training:
2011 (Age 7)

Mr Lawlor began his martial arts journey at just 7 years old, to improve his self-confidence. The more he trained the more he fell in love with the art of Kickboxing dedicating countless hours to mastering his craft and earning a third-degree black belt in kickboxing. The journey wasn't easy. There were countless setbacks, but he didn't stop. He is currently expanding his skills by training in Jiu Jitsu at Premier.

After 10 years of training Jake decided to challenge himself by starting to compete. By competing he found that his mentality changed. It was no longer about winning or losing it was about removing his ego and focus on constant improvement

Mr Lawlor found a passion in coaching through helping his little brother to earn his Blackbelt. Now he dedicates his time to improving others, whether its young people helping with their confidence and teaching the life skills they can put into all aspects of their lives as they grow, or by helping adults discover the passion for improvement. No matter if you train for confidence, exercise or for self-defence Mr Lawlor motivate you past the limitations you set on yourself.

Favourite Motivational Quote:
”After every fight, win or lose you need to get back in the gym and stay humble. Get better take your wins, take your losses and learn those lessons to get better” —Dan Hooker