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Martial Arts & Life Skills Training for Children, Teens & Adults in Didcot & Oxford

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ABOUT US

Helping our SMAFO students on the path to success in Oxford & Didcot since 2019!

MEET THE TEAM

Mark Currie

Founder & Chief Instructor – SMAFO
President – ICO England | ICO World Director

Mark Currie is the Founder and Chief Instructor of Sports Martial Arts Fitness Oxford (SMAFO), with over 35 years of martial arts experience and more than 20 years of coaching. He has built SMAFO around helping students develop confidence, discipline and resilience through high-quality martial arts training.

As a competitor, Mark has represented his country internationally and earned multiple medals in English, British, European, and World kickboxing and martial arts competitions. Alongside leading SMAFO, he is also President of ICO England and a World Director for the International Combat Organisation, bringing a huge depth of experience and leadership to the academy.

Mitchell Currie

Lead Instructor

SMAFO

Mitchell Currie is the Lead Instructor at SMAFO and has been training in martial arts for over 14 years. A 3rd Degree Black Belt in Sports Martial Arts, he is known for his strong technical knowledge, high standards, and commitment to helping students improve at every level.

As a competitor, Mitchell has become a multiple English and British Champion, European medallist, and World Champion. In his coaching, he combines traditional martial arts values with modern, dynamic training methods to help students build confidence, strong fundamentals and real skill, whether they train for fitness, personal development or competition.

Harrison Castle

Lead Instructor SMAFO

Harrison Castle has been training in martial arts for over seven years and holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Sports Martial Arts. As one of the very first students to join SMAFO, he has grown with the academy from the beginning and fully represents its values of dedication, discipline and personal growth.

Harrison has achieved success in competition with English titles and international medals, and now plays an important role within the coaching team. His journey through SMAFO gives him a genuine connection with students, and he helps pass on the same positive culture and support that shaped his own development.

Kelsey Currie

Lead Instructor SMAFO

Kelsey Currie has trained in martial arts for over 10 years and holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Sports Martial Arts. She brings an energetic, engaging coaching style to SMAFO, combining strong technical teaching with a high-intensity, fitness-based approach that students respond to quickly.

Her competitive achievements include English, British, European and World titles, giving her outstanding experience at the highest level. Kelsey’s coaching is shaped by everything she has learned as an athlete, and her passion for martial arts and helping others shines through in every class she teaches.

Marcus Castle

Lead Instructor SMAFO

Marcus Castle began training with SMAFO just over seven years ago, starting his martial arts journey in his late 40s. His path gives him a unique perspective within the team, especially when it comes to mindset, personal achievement and helping students realise they are capable of far more than they first believed.

His teaching style is supportive, motivating and thorough, making sure students leave enjoying their experience. Marcus is especially well known for his popular Pad Blast classes, and through years of supporting athletes and coaching teams at major events, and one of the most respected referees on the competition circuit.

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What others are saying

“I have had nothing but positive experiences at SMAFO. To say my time there (just under 2 years) has been transformative to my life is an understatement. The staff are highly skilled and genuinely nice people, and the community is friendly and encouraging.”
— Paddy Killoran

“SMAFO is the place to be! If you’re looking to get your child into martial arts for whatever reason, I would highly recommend them! Great team and community, everyone wants to help each other out.”
— Lee Pratley