Meet The Coaches

Brothers Matt "The Beast" Bonner and Dan "The Bomber" Bonner are the driving force behind The Forge Fight Academy. With years of experience in mixed martial arts, they have built a gym focused on expert coaching, hard work, and a welcoming community for everyone.

Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time, looking to improve your fitness, or preparing for competition, Matt and Dan are dedicated to helping every member develop their skills, confidence, and mindset in a positive, supportive environment.

Matt Bonner

("Matt The Beast Bonner")

Matt started kickboxing when he was 10yrs old. At 17 years old he decided to switch to MMA. After initially struggling in the pro ranks Matt made the decision to train under Paul Rimmer of Next Generation(MMA GYM). Matt surged to win the cagewarriors world middleweight title, one of the highest sought after titles in the World.

MMA Coach

Dan Bonner

("Dan The Bomber Bonner")

Daniel started kickboxing when he was 10 years old. After a brief stint in MMA he made the decision to pursue Muay Thai as a professional under renowned coach Kevin 'Hitman' Harper. He has since won some of the most prestigious titles in the World and is the WBC World #1.

Muay Thai Coach