Chief Instructor Craig Long started his Martial Arts training in 1994 under Mr Paul Lynch who was part of the AEGIS system at the time. Mr Long has won a number of  British Kickboxing titles and represented Great Britain on several occasions. He now focuses on training champions both for competition and in life. He founded YMAA in 2003 and has been a full time Martial Arts Instructor for the last 10 years. His goal is to make a difference in the average persons life and to help his students achieve their goals.

Instructor Luke Burks is also a multiple times British Kickboxing Champion and has also represented Great Britain several times. Mr Burks has recently completed YMAA's Certified Instructor training and holds a great passion for teaching younger members. He firmly believes that Martial Arts has helped him become the person he is today. And he is looking forward to making a difference in the lives of our members.

Instructor Miss Jay Spain has also made a huge impact on the tournament circuit. She has won numerous British titles and is also a regular member of the Great Britain team. She is a real inspiration to our members, especially the female students. Miss Spain has just completed YMAA's Certified Instructor Training whilst also nearing completion of a national diploma in Sports and Exercise science.

Assistant Instructor Jamie Kirby is also a fantastic competitor and is currently on his first year of YMAA's Certified Instructor Training. His roles include assisting in junior classes and helping around the office. He has a passion for helping with our junior members.

Assistant Instructor Mrs Cherrylee Devanney has been a member at YMAA since 2003. Mrs Devanney achieved her Black Belt on the same day as her husband Dave. Her oldest son Harvey is also one of our black belts. She also has two daughters who are well on their way to becoming Black Belts. Mrs Devanney is a keen runner and runs over 100 miles a week.