TESTIMONIALS
There are many great combat sport gyms in Leeds, so why should you try us? Read what other members of Hypaspist MMA have to say about Head Coach, Tom Hepburn, or check out the About Us and Train With Us sections for more information.
Julien Powell
I came to Tom around 2 years ago now. Both my overall fitness has improved, along with my knowledge and skill in mixed martial arts. Tom separates himself from the rest as it’s never just about throwing a good strike, or being in a good position on the mat, it’s about making sure everything you do is performed at an optimal level. His attention to detail is what makes me feel like my skill set is now way superior than it would be with any other trainer. Would recommend Tom all day every day.
Amy Stringer
I was referred to Tom through a mutual friend after mentioning I wanted to learn to defend myself, he offered a taster session to see what I thought and made me feel really safe and comfortable from the start. Tom has tailored our sessions to focus on techniques I could use outside of a gym should I need them, which has given me an incredible confidence boost that I’ll be forever grateful for. Luckily, he also finds it funny and not frustrating when I don’t remember the names of any moves even after 8 months of drilling them!
Alex Pegg
I came to Tom to learn fighting fundamentals as I was tired of not knowing how to handle myself.
Although I came as a complete novice, never even having boxed before, Tom was patient with me and broke down every technique to understandable & manageable chunks.
After touching on many different MMA styles over the last year including boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, jiu jitsu, wrestling & more, my fighting skillset has developed enormously.
Much of my development is due to Tom’s ability to find the best way his student learns and adapt the sessions accordingly. Thanks Tom!
Jon Meager
I got recommended Tom by a friend who also goes to him for training. I’d never considered doing any kind of combat sport before, let alone MMA, but I thought why not give it a go.
From my very first session I was hooked; Tom’s an incredible tutor and each session I come away feeling great about the progress I’ve made, however small that is. He’s really positive and encouraging, and also keeps you focussed. Tom explains the goal and technique behind each move clearly, and really works at your own pace to make sure you get the fundamentals right.
I’ve gone from having never thought about doing MMA to looking forward to every session and trying to practise in between as much as I can. I’ve found doing MMA has had a massively positive effect on my mental and physical health already.
Rich Topley
I started training with Tom six years ago. His adaptive and informative coaching style has helped me progress from the basic boxing, kickboxing and MMA techniques to a much more technical level of thinking, footwork and striking ability. Tom has cornered me in two amateur K-1 kickboxing fights, both of which I was able to implement everything I have been coached comfortably. I highly recommend Tom if you are wanting to get fit, learn something new or looking to compete you will always learn a lot and have an awesome session!
Max Scowen
Tom is one of the main reasons I train MMA to this day. In 2018 when I was at uni, I saw him training with a lad a few years older than me at Xercise4Less, nothing fancy, just some pad work. I was already a fan so knew what the moves were called, but no idea how to use them. I asked Tom if he was looking for a new student to which he responded with open arms and never looked back. We spent each session nerding out over techniques, fights and martial arts in general. Then Tom did his best to put it into practice. I have since moved back to London and still train several times a week, but have yet to find a coach as good as Tom. If you love MMA, you’ll love training with Tom Hepburn.
Kyle Bastock
I first came to Tom asking to learn more about the MMA sport. I had a small amount of experience in boxing, but little to no understanding of the fundamentals of MMA. Tom usually has a unique way of describing and demonstrating things that make it easy to understand quickly. Patience is amazing and never fails to tailor his teaching to your needs. It’s clear to see that it’s working, I’ve trained for two years now and the difference between day one and now is night and day. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Dean Patterson
Tom was recommended by a friend, a regular client of Tom’s.
I have experience in boxing and Muay Thai but was interested in exploring new disciplines.
Tom’s approach to training is thorough, and well thought out. Allowing me to learn new skills and develop existing technique. Definitely recommend giving him a try.