Meet Our Instructors
At Fensom's Gym, we believe that our instructors are the heart of our community. Each one brings their unique style and experience to our gym, creating a diverse and dynamic learning environment. Get to know our instructors below:
Dave Fensom
Head Coach
Dave Fensom is the head coach at Fensom's Gym. With over 24 years of experience in Muay Thai and 14 competing as a professional fighter, Dave is the former ISKA Intercontinental Super-Featherweight Champion and has coached many fighters to national and international success. Dave's teaching style emphasises a focus on solid fundamentals and he is known for his high level clinching skills. He has a real attention to detail when perfecting movements and an unrivalled passion for Muay Thai, and this club!
Dean Lopez
Coach & Fighter
Dean is one of the rising stars at Fensom's Gym, and currently undefeated in his fight career!
He has a remarkable talent for breaking down techniques, making them easy to grasp and understand. His passion for the sport and dedication to his training inspire those around him.
Join Dean at Fensom's Gym and elevate your skills to the next level!
Isaac Atkins
Coach & Fighter
Isaac is our youngest coach, at just 18 years old, yet he is fast becoming one of the best brains in the fight game. He is the ISKA National Lightweight Champion and has been the most active fighter over the previous year for the club. He is the 2025 WBC World Amateur Bronze Medalist and fast becoming a rising star in the UK fight scene. He has a superb way of breaking down techniques for all to understand. He is now available for 1-2-1 sessions too.
Frank Bates
Ben Woodley
Coach & Fighter
Coach
Ben has been training in Muay Thai for a number of years now and heads up the junior programme with Dave. He has been instrumental in developing the next generation, and even has his own son in the team, leading by example! Ben combines a technical approach to learning, with having fun, in that perfect recipe for growth.
Frank is a professional Muay Thai fighter and personal trainer with a focus on precision focused movement. He is one of the most talented technicians of Muay Thai and has a superb way of passing on his knowledge to clients and his class students. Frank brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his classes having just returned for 9 months in Thailand.