Respect
Everyone who walks through our doors is treated with respect — coaches, members, beginners and champions alike.
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OURSTORY
Worcester’s home of martial arts since 2016. Built on hard work, respect and a genuine community spirit.
Who we are
FORGED IN
WORCESTER
Iron Fight Club was founded in 2016 by Piotr "Iron" Ptasinski — a Cage Warriors veteran and BJJ black belt with 15 professional fights to his name. What started as a passion for combat sports has grown into one of the most respected martial arts gyms in the West Midlands.
We believe martial arts are for everyone — from nervous first-timers to seasoned competitors, from kids building confidence to adults chasing fitness and skill. Every member is part of the family.
Our mission is simple: promote a healthy lifestyle through combat sports, in a welcoming environment where hard work is rewarded and everyone is supported. No egos. Just growth.
- 2016
- Established
- 4
- Core disciplines
- 5
- Coaches
- 100s
- Members trained
What we stand for
OUR VALUES
Hard Work
Nothing worth having comes easy. We push each other to be better every single session, on and off the mats.
Community
IFC is more than a gym. It is a family. The friendships made here last far beyond the training floor.
The team
MEET YOUR COACHES
Real competition experience, genuine care and coaching that meets every member at their level.
Head Coach & Founder
Piotr "IRON" Ptasinski
BJJ Black Belt- 15 Professional Fights
- Cage Warriors Veteran
- UIC K1 Middleweight Champion
- CW 2013 Fight of the Year
BJJ Coach
Armands Gruznovs
BJJ Black Belt- Judo Brown Belt
- Pro MMA Fighter — 3 Wins, 0 Losses
- BJJ & MMA Specialist
Beginners MMA Coach
Lukasz Kutko
BJJ Purple Belt- Pro MMA Fighter
- Elite Kickboxing Skills
- Beginners MMA Specialist
BJJ Coach
Richard "Sheff" Sheffield
BJJ Brown Belt- Gi Specialist
- Adults Classes
- Highly experienced practitioner
Ladies BJJ Coach
Teri Becks
BJJ Competitor- Active BJJ Competitor
- Ladies Classes Specialist
- Highly Experienced Practitioner
Community Programme
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH REORG CHARITY
Iron Fight Club is proud to support REORG — offering dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sessions for veterans, military personnel and emergency service members. These sessions promote physical recovery, mental health and community connection. Learn more about REORG →
COME TRAIN WITH US
Your first session is free. No contract, no pressure — just come and see what we are about.