Endorsements
I have been teaching physical education to students around the world for the past thirteen years. I invited Greg to my school in the Netherlands to introduce FIT2FITE™ to my classes. I have never seen my students work so hard, and engage so quickly in an activity as they did with FIT2FITE™. All abilities were able to fully participate in the session and follow the techniques without realizing how hard they were working. It develops stamina, strength and coordination, in a fun yet challenging way. I have now qualified as a FIT2FITE™ instructor and am proud to be the first to incorporate this fantastic workout into the schools curriculum.
Wendy Newman
M.A. International Education
BSc Education and Physical Education
'Greg Francis is a shining example of quality martial arts in the UK today; his passion, knowledge and experience is demonstrated and applied through his new FIT2FITE™ classes and his professional attitude towards his students and his art. FIT2FITE™ is on our Leisure Centre schedules and has roadblock classes every session. This is the ultimate 60 minute combat workout in the UK today and I am so excited by it that I just qualified as a FIT2FITE™ instructor!'
Matthew Spriggs | Health & Fitness Manager, Culture and Sport, Adults & Community Services
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Having been a Master Trainer and International Fitness Presenter, I have seen many fitness ideas come and go. Whilst at LIW FIT2FITE™ really caught my attention and made me want to start coaching again. I've just completed the workshop with 3 members of my team and it exceeded all expectations. It has a great 4 step system that makes learning really simple and effective. I taught my first class two days after the course. It is fun and accessible for all ages and genders. As a Business Development Manager I believe this is going to pack our classes out and I'm so proud to be the first team bringing it to Wales. Diana Leyshon
Business Development Manager
Sport & Leisure
Newport South Wales
"Knowing Greg Francis, history and ability I was in no doubt his FIT2FITE™ program would be well researched and put together.
But watching Greg perform his program recently to a group containing Karate-Ka from International standard through to novice and some who had no experience of the Martial Arts and just wanted a workout I was extremely impressed.
All and I mean ALL were catered for and the feed back was fantastic. Everyone I talked to loved it.
I highly recommend the FIT2FITE™ program to anyone who wants to improve there fitness along with the techniques of Karate or even if you just want to exercise and love good music."
Dave Hazard 7th Dan
"FIT2FITE™ is a fun and exciting Karate specific workout that reaches out to ALL the components of fitness. A great workout for the absolute novice to the elite athlete.. "
Willie Thomas 6th Dan
England Karate Coach
"FIT2FITE™ works technique, strength, timing, co-ordination and fitness. The practical routines are simple, effective and fun. It is used to train the National Karate Team and would benefit anyone who wants to workout, get fit and stay fit".
Ticky Donovan OBE 9th Dan
Former England and Great Britain Karate Coach
"I use FIT2FITE™, my karate club use FIT2FITE™, the parents use FIT2FITE, everybody should use FIT2FITE™. It is an uplifting, energizing, purposeful training system that incorporates techniques and combinations that just feel right. It’s a fight to music and I highly recommend it."
Jonathan Mottram
Commonwealth Karate Champion
"It motivates, invigorates and energises, defines specific muscle groups and enhances flexibility. I love it and recommend that you share the experience."
Juliette Toney
2 x World Karate Champion
England Women’s karate Coach
"Coming from a dance, karate and fitness background, I have seldom found a more entertaining, challenging and fun way of building stamina, fitness and technique. As a health professional, I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to improve their cardiovascular fitness, lose weight and better their overall health."
Dr Tamara GLYN
New Zealand Karate Team
"Over the years I have participated in a variety of workouts, FIT2FITE™ is definitely the tops."
Weininger Irwin
International Fitness Presenter
Former Gladiators Champion
"In London recently and had an opportunity to try out with Greg Francis and his FIT2FITE™, it was exhilarating, intense, it worked all the areas of my body. Each facet of fitness was covered, speed, strength, flexibility, power and endurance the complete workout, PLUS it was FUN."
Bruce Hyland 6th Dan
Australian National Coach 1992 -2005
State Coach
"I have been attending FIT2FITE™ for over 8 years now and I have not come across any other aerobics class where you can learn Martial Arts techniques without even realising it!!! With a background of Skater/Ice Hockey & Martial Arts this class has most definitely helped to increase my stamina, fitness and strengthened my muscles. If you're looking to thoroughly enjoy a workout, improve your overall fitness, lose some unwanted pounds AND listen to the funkiest sounds then you must make this your weekly hang out! The class embraces everyone and anyone from beginners to experienced, young to the matured."
Andrea Bennett
Gold, Kyonggi International Open Taekwondo Championships
Bronze, Kyonggi International Open Taekwondo Championships
"As a mature martial artist and masters triathlete I have found the FIT2FITE™ workout programme to be an excellent compliment to my muscular strength and flexibility routine. It is both mentally and physically engaging, with the added benefit of producing the kid of muscular tone that folks half my age dream of. The best thing about it for me is that it ticks all the right boxes for the perfect cross-training routine, with a fun, lively, up-beat work-out."
Don Gordon MIDM (3rd Dan)
Elite Sport and Nutrition
"FIT2FITE™ has helped my stamina and fitness and enhanced my Karate technique by working all of the major muscle groups. It is a workout which can accommodate a wide variety of people of all ages and, surprisingly to me, not just those who do martial arts. I would recommend fit2fite to all of my friends and anyone who is ready to inject real energy and fun into their workout. I am now inspired to become a FIT2FITE™ instructor."
Katie Simpson 3rd Dan Instructor. Kimura Shukokai Karate, SKF Squad member. (www.kentkarate.co.uk)
"This Activity has made a vast improvement to my personal view on fitness; it manages to combine aerobic fitness with co-ordination and explosive work. After a serious leg injury FIT2FITE™ has been vital in helping me regain my previous fitness level as an international karate athlete. FIT2FITE™ is now a religious milestone within my training program when preparing for major sporting events. The best thing about this is that you can be anybody type and any level of fitness to participate. Ideal for children and adults of all ages after one class you are guaranteed to have had your moneys worth."
Natalie Williams
England and British Karate International
"If you want to challenge yourself fitness wise, then join FIT2FITE™. It's impossible not to feel the benefits. For sports-minded people, it's most probably the most satisfying work out available."
Stephanie Thorndick
English Karate Team Member
Aerobic training is the key feature of any effective training program. It is the basis for all that comes between the beginning of fitness and the culmination of a competition circuit. FIT2FITE™ has provided me with core stamina, speed and agility which has led to me finding success on the mat but more importantly has been instrumental in my adopting a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Fallon Rayman, 2nd Dan
"FIT2FITE™'s Demonstration Team are always invited to support the Barking and Dagenham Olympic Ambition Team and will continue to be present for the Borough's countdown to the Olympic Games. The team are always well received and draw a great crowd during their demonstrations and taster sessions. Looking forward to the next event.”
Lynn Barker
Olympic Project Officer, Olympic Ambition Team, Culture and Sport, Adults and Community Service
"As an ex international fighter and karateka the class structure and dynamics of fit2fite makes me feel like I'm still training, competing and buzzing well after the session has finished. I am now teaching FIT2FITE™ and loving it!"
Dianne Reilly
Former England and GB Karate Team
"FIT2FITE™ is the best fitness class I’ve ever done, after having tried most other types of class. It’s become a vital part of my weekly routine and no matter what I can’t miss it. Its combination of high intensity moves and inspirational music is the best cardio workout I know. The emphasis on techniques really helps improve my enjoyment of the class and as my fitness level improves, the techniques get better, and that in turn improves fitness. I have no martial arts background. Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can fully participate and enjoy it."
Danny Jacobs, IT Engineer
"I have trained with Greg sine the conception back in 2001 and have been with him ever since. FIT2FITE™ is a unique training experience like no other. The all round body work is second to none, working your Cardio then your core strength using basic but positive techniques. I have trained in Karate for over 20 years and trained under some of the biggest names, and I believe they too would agree Greg has found a formula that works for all ages and fitness levels including Karate Internal’s. What you put in is what you get out, the fitter you get the better your techniques and ability to drive yourself even further too a level you have not experienced before. For me FIT2FITE™ is a way of life, without it I don’t feel my week is complete. Just try it and prove me wrong, you will not be disappointed."
Dave Gardier 2nd Dan
Toyakwai Squad Coach
"I was introduced to FIT2FITE™ at an England squad session and I was immediately hooked to. The karate moves to music. This was something I had never done before but found so enjoyable and I have been attending the classes for about 5 years now. As a member of the England Karate Squad FIT2FITE™ has been a great aid in my training and maintaining a high level of fitness.
I have enjoyed being part of the FIT2FITE™ class so much I am currently taking steps to becoming a qualified instructor myself, I am a full time karate instructor but also run a 'not for profit karate association' which helps fund the athletes from grass roots to international level that compete for us. This will be a great addition to my instructor status but will also benefit my karate club and further more my karate association future fitness as athletes."
Daniel Hollister
Lea Valley Karate Academy - Chief Instructor
Sport Karate Academy - Head Coach
Senior England A - Squad Member
"After observing FIT2FITE™ first hand with initial skepticism I saw its efficacy and practicality enjoyed and appreciated by both students and instructors."
Terry Wingrove 8th Dan Hanshi
"Having less and less time (and motivation) to dedicate to my personal training, FIT2FITE™ has become my weekly fix - it ticks all the boxes for me: keeps my karate technique and fitness brushed up and gives me the buzz I miss from training back in my heyday. All I can add is 'Thanks, Greg' from one of your most avid followers."
Helen Pree (Raye) 6th Dan
Former European Kata and Kumite Champion
12 x British Kata Champion
"The FIT2FITE™ team added an essential feature to The Body Beautiful Show this year. The team’s demonstrations of their martial arts based aerobic moves held on the fitness arena stage were vibrant, exciting and hugely motivational to the audience. Visitors joined into a number of the routines demonstrated, where clear instructions from Greg Francis allowed them to participate fully. Feedback received from visitors and exhibitors alike has, without fail, mentioned them as being the key attraction at the show. I am delighted that Greg Francis and his team agreed to join the show this year and very much hope to have the opportunity to work with them in the future."
Shereen Walcott
Body Beautiful and Spa Show
Event Director
