Meet the coach
Elijah Everill.
Our academy is led by Elijah Everill — a globally recognised figure in the sport and a multiple WAKO World and European Champion. Elijah competes under the World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO), the only organisation in the sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
As a WAKO IF Development Coach he helps raise the standard of athletes and coaches around the world. Now he shares everything he has learned directly with the community of Ironbridge.
Why train with us
Coached by a world champion
- Years competitive experience
- 20+Years competitive experience
- WAKO world titles
- 15×WAKO world titles
- National coach
- GBNational coach
- Active fighter — Karate Combat
- ProActive fighter — Karate Combat
Roles & responsibilities
Beyond the academy.
- Active professional fighter
- Competing for some of the biggest promotions worldwide, bringing real, current, world-class experience to every class.
- WAKO GB National Coach
- Shaping elite athletes on the international stage at World and European Championships.
- WAKO IF Development Coach
- Raising the standard of athletes and coaches globally through workshops and seminars around the world.
- Head Coach, Everill’s Academy
- Sharing 20+ years of knowledge with Ironbridge, teaching everyone from age 4 to 40+ across six programmes.
Representing
Timeline
The journey
2003
The beginning
Elijah starts training — the start of a journey to the very top of the sport.
2006
First competitions
Competing at regional and national championship level, quickly establishing himself as one to watch.
2009
UK National Champion
Earns the right to represent Great Britain on the world stage.
2010
First WAKO world title
Selected for the UK national team at the WAKO World Championships — and wins his first world title.
2010–14
International titles
Major titles around the world, including World, European and Grand Champion titles.
2014
Coaching career begins
Classes, personal training and seminars across the UK and Europe.
2020
GB National Coach
Coaching the GB national team at WAKO European and World Championships.
2021
WAKO Game Changer Programme
Development programme for future leaders in the sport — passed with the highest marks.
2022
WAKO IF Development Coach
Developing the sport globally through workshops and seminars around the world.
2023
Turns professional
Signs with Karate Combat, one of the leading professional striking organisations worldwide.
Now
Everill’s Martial Arts
Bringing world-class martial arts to people of all ages and abilities in Ironbridge.
Train with a world champion. Your first class is free.
No pressure and no long-term commitment. Choose your class on the next page, then just bring comfortable clothes and a bottle of water.