Meet the Team
Master Steve James
Chief Instructor and School Owner
Master James started the MF Cheshire Schools in September 2004 and has coached and helped thousands of students over the years. Steve is proud of producing over 100 Black Belts and was awarded his 6th Degree Black Belt in November 2024. He has now handed over the teaching reigns to his amazing team, who all started with him as white belts. You will see Master James at all school gradings and major events
Master Ryan Clark
Lead Instructor Warrington
Master Clark is one of the founding members of Matt Fiddes Warrington starting in January 2005. Master Clark leads classes in Sankey on a Saturday and a Sunday and is a Master Instructor. Master Clark has a degree in sports science and is a qualified sport masseur.
Master Andrew Marshall
Lead Instructor
Master Marshall is the Chief Instructor in Chester, Runcorn & Widnes and has been training since 2012. He completed his apprenticeship in 2019. Master Marshall has just been promoted to this 4th degree Mastership. Master Marshall leads our Junior Instructor programme.
Master Josh lawton
Lead Instructor
Master Josh Lawton has been training since 2010 and leads classes in Altrincham, Rainhill, Sankey & St Helens. Master Josh has just been promoted to his 4th degree Mastership. He is the team lead for all our tournament squads as well as an active competitor as well.
Mr Keenan Lomax
Instructor
Keenan passed his 3rd Dan Black Belt in September 2025. He started training when he was 5 and has been an active member since. Keenan recently became a member of the team and he has a bright future doing what he loves to do. Keenan assists in Widnes, St Helens and Sankey.
Miss Shauna Tilley
Instructor
Shauna was one of our original students when we first started classes in 2004. She has been a fantastic student, especially at the competition level, where she has won lots of medals. You will see Shauna in our Sankey classes on a Tuesday and a Thursday.
Miss Amy Dobie
Instructor
Amy has been training since 2016 and has been a great role model to many of students in our Widnes school. Amy has competed in lots of MF tournaments over the years and is currently studying to become a nurse. Amy assists in Widnes.
Miss Lucy Arnold
Instructor
Lucy is an original member of our Wigan school from 2008. She is now leading classes in our Haydock school and you will also see her still actively training in Sankey on a Thursday. She still competes at a high level and is always on hand for help and advice.
Mr Tom Welch
Instructor
Mr Tom is our leadership Instructor in Sankey and also assists the team on a Thursday and a Sunday. He is currently studying to become a primary school teacher. Tom is a role model and mentor to so many children in our Sankey school.
