Training Review: Sean Herbert, Director, Fight Network UK
Curious to know what it’s like to train with Shane Thomas? Here’s a copy of a review written by Sean Herbert, Director of the Fight Network UK TV Channel:
“I’ve attended numerous martial arts classes in various clubs since the age of 16 (I’m 30 now), but have found none to be as comprehensive & progressive as the private classes in Kokoro, with Shane Thomas.
I’ve been teaching music for over 12 years, and I fully recognise when someone has the ability to pass on their knowledge in a clear, well thought-out & functional manner. People can be talented at something, be it martial arts, football, music, languages, etc – but that doesn’t also mean they possess the skills to pass on that knowledge. I’ve seen this first-hand for years, and it’s frustrating being on the receiving end, as we’ve all experienced in school – some teachers are just better than others, even though they all have the same qualification! So trust me when I say that Shane Thomas knows how to pass on his years of knowledge!
After my first private class with Shane, I had learned more about posture & basic striking than I had learned in the previous 2 months in another gym. I was not only shown how to do something, but also WHY I was doing it – everything had a logical explanation & function behind it, and it made sense to me, which appealed to my logical personality.
Shane has the unique ability to pass on his knowledge while catering to the individual’s needs & requirements – everyone processes information in a different way, and Shane was able to explain everything in ways I understood. Each class was a logical progression from the last, while also going back to previous drills & techniques, so as to keep them fresh in my mind & muscle memory. I was enjoying the private classes so much, that I decided to increase it to 2 per week!
I can’t emphasise enough how enjoyable the private classes are, how much REAL progress I’m making in my MMA training, and how approachable & sound Shane Thomas is as a trainer. Sometimes he turns up battered & sore, but still puts 100% into my private classes, instead of phoning it in – and I appreciate this, because it shows how dedicated he is to every student. I’ve already recommended him to 2 close friends, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone else who wants to advance their training.
So in closing – Shane’s a friggin’ awesome trainer.”
Sean Herbert, Director, Fight Network, UK
