About Us
Meet The Team
 Everyone needs a helping hand and along with that we must then possess two abilities. Asking for help being the first and allowing ourselves to receive it being the second. People often push help away and reject the idea they need help themselves. ”I’m FINE!” they say. Avoiding how they really feel……
Team work is built on top of these two abilities
Ed Lofts
Born in 1982 in Hastings, East Sussex, Ed Lofts is currently in his early 40’s. Ed has dedicated his life to the pursuit of human development. ”I have always been interested in finding my edges and limitations physically, mentally and emotionally. Fortunately for me as a student ready to learn the correct teachers arose, almost out of nowhere”.Â
Ed has constantly developed his practice over the years so it changes and adapts as he grows and evolves through the sequence of events that we all call life. Ed says ”After seeing so many people I care about struggling with the day to day problems created by cultures from all over the world. I decided to offer a solution through practice, This is where The Real Work starts.Â
Team Members
Clare Matthews
Clare works behind scenes as the VFGym Manager and over sees all the organisation needed on a day to day basis. Clare is a valued member of our team and is currently completing a masters degree. People often over look others that are not in plain sight but the team wouldn't be the same without Clare.
Joe Gannon
Joe has been working closely with Ed for many years and often covers both children's and adult's coaching if needed. Joe is a fully qualified Instructor and runs workshops for the VFGym competitive fighters in order to hone their skills. Joe has an amazing techincal knowledge and teaching style.
Ian Holloway
Ian Holloway is a fully qualified Instructor in both Sports-Karate and Lau Gar Kickboxing. Ian also competes in both disciplines at the highest level. Ian oversees the adults training at VFGym and helps coach the younger athletes. He is appreciated and valued immensely by the whole team.
Guy Trotman
Guy is an amazing athlete and person with a formidable fight career. Holding British and European titles in both Sports-Karate and Kickboxing concurrently. He is hard working and steps in as a coach any time he is needed, helping to support the growth of everyone at the gym.
Dan Hicks
Dan is a Black Belt under the watchful eye of Ed. He also steps into his role of the VFGym strength and conditioning coach, giving our athletes valuable knowledge and insight into their physical development and approach to training. Dan is a hidden gem within the team.
Katie Britton
Katie is an outstanding athlete and accomplished professional in her career as a Project Surveyor. She holds a Black Belt Rank, teaches Kickboxing and runs high intensity interval training classes at VFGym. Katie likes cats and dislikes photos.
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