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Champions and world-class coaches in boxing, K1, Muay Thai, BJJ and strength and conditioning, in the ring and on the mats with you every week.

Jon Durrant with his ISKA world title belt

Founder

Jon Durrant

Former ISKA world champion, 75+ professional fights, and coach to UFC heavyweight Louie Sutherland.

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Dorian Petrescu, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Dorian Petrescu

Strength & conditioning, nutrition

Dorian has more than 25 years of experience in sport and has spent over 14 years coaching. He is licensed and certified in several disciplines, including fitness, bodybuilding and nutrition.

25+ years in sport, 14+ years coaching
Certified in fitness, bodybuilding and nutrition
Nutrition technician
Strength & conditioning, individual and group
Background in Greco-Roman wrestling, boxing and athletics
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As a nutrition technician, he guides members towards healthier eating habits suited to their daily needs, and prepares fighters for competition. He specialises in individual and group training as well as strength and conditioning, and his background in Greco-Roman wrestling, boxing and athletics gives him a broad understanding of training methods.

Johnny Eames, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Johnny Eames

Boxing

Johnny Eames is one of the most experienced figures in British professional boxing, with a career spanning competing, coaching, managing and promoting.

Around 45 amateur contests with Broad Street ABC
18 years coaching amateur boxing, 12 of them at West Ham
Coach to national-level amateur champions
British professional coaching licence since 2002
Manager and promoter in British professional boxing
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He began boxing at 18 with Broad Street ABC, having around 45 amateur contests and sharing the ring with fighters including former world light-heavyweight champion Leslie Stewart and British and European champion James Cook.

After his competitive career he spent around 18 years coaching in the amateur game, including 12 years at West Ham, developing numerous national-level amateur champions. He gained his British professional coaching licence in 2002 before expanding into management and promotion.

Steve O’Meara, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Steve O’Meara

Boxing

Steve is a professional boxer with a 19–3 record. He brings what he has learned in the ring to every session, whether that means sharpening a beginner’s fundamentals or preparing a fighter for their next bout.

Professional boxer, 19–3
Technical boxing and fight preparation
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His classes are technical and demanding, built around the habits that win fights: footwork, defence, timing and conditioning.

Peter E. White, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Peter E. White

Boxing

Peter is a former amateur boxer with more than 70 bouts and 24 years of coaching experience. He is an AIBA Star international amateur coach and an England National Talent Pathway coach, and has coached multiple national amateur and international champions.

Former amateur boxer, 70+ bouts
24 years of coaching experience
AIBA Star international amateur coach
England National Talent Pathway coach
Coach to multiple national amateur and international champions
Team of the Tournament and multiple gold medals at international Box Cups
Professional boxing coach at every level
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His international Box Cup experience includes guiding teams to Team of the Tournament and multiple gold medals. He also works as a professional boxing coach with fighters at every level.

Adrian Guerrero, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Adrian Guerrero

K1 & kickboxing

Adrian Guerrero is one of Marbella’s most established K1 and kickboxing coaches, with 20 years’ experience developing fighters from complete beginners to elite professional championship level.

20 years of coaching experience
Founder of the Guerrero K1 Team
Coach to multiple elite amateur and professional champions
K1, kickboxing, Muay Thai and western boxing
Coaches adults and juniors
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Founder of the Guerrero K1 Team, Adrian has guided athletes from their first session through to amateur and professional competition, producing multiple elite champions. Fighters travel from around the world to train with Adrian and his team, drawn by their knowledge, dedication and record of developing high-level athletes.

His coaching combines technical precision, disciplined preparation and a deep understanding of performing under pressure. Drawing on K1, kickboxing, Muay Thai and western boxing, he develops complete, confident strikers through focused fundamentals, combinations, pad work, conditioning and controlled sparring.

Sessions are challenging, structured and designed to deliver measurable progress, whether the goal is fitness, personal development or championship success. With extensive experience coaching adults and juniors, Adrian helps every member train with purpose, build real skill and reach their potential at Marbella Combat Club.

Eugene, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Eugene

Kickboxing, boxing & Muay Thai

With 18 years of experience in martial arts, Eugene specialises in kickboxing, boxing and Muay Thai, working with beginners and experienced athletes alike, including professional fighters.

18 years of martial arts experience
Kickboxing, boxing and Muay Thai
Beginners to professional fighters
Speaks English, German, Ukrainian, Russian and Spanish
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His approach combines technical development, physical conditioning and practical fight preparation, with a strong focus on each person’s needs and goals. Sessions can include general physical preparation, striking technique, movement, conditioning and focused pad work.

Eugene works with people of all ages and experience levels, from those starting their martial arts journey to athletes looking to improve their performance and prepare for competition.

Carlos Varona, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Carlos Varona

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Carlos is a fourth-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with more than 16 years of experience competing in national and international tournaments. In 2016 he founded The Flow Academy in Marbella, home to national and international champions.

4th-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Founder of The Flow Academy, Marbella (2016)
16+ years of national and international competition
Mobility and strength & conditioning coach
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He is also a mobility and strength and conditioning coach. His classes blend sharp technique with smart movement, for complete beginners through to competitors.

Alex Varona, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Alex Varona

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Alex has trained alongside his brother Carlos since 2013 and has won in national and international competition. He is the head of The Flow Academy in Marbella.

National and international competition wins
Head of The Flow Academy Marbella
Training alongside Carlos Varona since 2013
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His classes are detailed and patient, with a strong focus on the fundamentals that make jiu-jitsu work: position, pressure and control.

Pete Moody, coach at Marbella Combat Club

Pete Moody

No-gi jiu-jitsu & grappling

Pete Moody is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu black belt and an experienced no-gi grappling coach. Originally from London and now based on the Costa del Sol, he brings technical instruction and a welcoming atmosphere to every class.

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu black belt
No-gi grappling specialist
Originally from London, now based on the Costa del Sol
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Whether you’re new to grappling or looking to sharpen your skills, Pete will help you build strong fundamentals and develop your own game.

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