Matt Wood began his journey in Wing Chun and weaponry at just 12 years old and has remained dedicated to the discipline ever since, achieving the level of 5th Technician Grade. Honouring him as a Master in kung fu. Alongside his martial arts training, Matt studied dance at Northampton College, where he earned a BTEC National Diploma in Dance. He then continued his education at the National Centre for Circus Arts in London, graduating with a degree in Circus Arts.
Following university, Matt built a successful professional performance career, working internationally across stunt shows, operas, and West End productions. Throughout his career, he has also judged for WUMA and delivered coaching and workshops for high-profile companies and organisations including Mercedes, Soo Yoga, Hotpod, UTX, and Ascension.
Driven by his passion for teaching and inspiring others, Matt stepped away from performing to focus fully on coaching and community development. He founded Twisted Arts, which began in a small community hall and has since grown into a thriving organisation with its own dedicated facility, company van, specialist equipment, and a full professional team.
Today, Twisted Arts works with hundreds of children each week through classes, school programmes, and community projects, while also supporting and collaborating with local charities and outreach initiatives.
Darren has continuously push twisted arts to new heights, with his business expertise.
He provides the direction of the business on a daily bases.
Darren has huge passion for martial arts and started in Wado Ryu Karate at the age of 13 and slowly making the transition into Wing Chun Kung Fu in 2006.
Since then he has gone numerous grading, events and meeting many masters along the way. He is now set his journey out as a coach and is standing on the right hand side of his head coach.
With over 500 hours of yoga teacher training, Ashley specializes in Vinyasa, Asana alignment, and Ashtanga-style yoga. Their expertise extends beyond movement, encompassing deep knowledge of Pranayama, anatomy and philosophy, ensuring a well-rounded approach to practice. They are currently expanding their skill set with an additional 50-hour Yin yoga training.
In addition to their yoga background, Ashley has trained in Wing Chun for three years and is currently deepening their knowledge under the tutelage of Sifu Matthew Wood. Seeking a deeper connection to martial arts and traditional training methods, they also spent six months training under Shaolin monks, refining their discipline, physical capabilities, and mental resilience.
Bringing a fusion of yoga, martial arts, and mindfulness to their teaching, Ashley creates structured yet adaptable classes that cater to all levels. Their approach ensures that no matter the ability, there is always something for everyone—whether through dynamic movement or deeper internal awareness. Their teachings go beyond the mat, encouraging students to integrate strength, balance, and discipline into their everyday lives.
Alex Henderson
3x World Champion Martial Artist | 31 Years Experience
With over three decades of dedicated martial arts training, Alex Henderson brings a wealth of experience, passion, and world-class expertise to every session. A black belt in Kickboxing and brown belt in Lau Gar Kung Fu, Alex has trained in a diverse blend of disciplines including Kickboxing, Lau Gar, Wushu, Shaolin Kung Fu, Thai Boxing, and Freestyle Karate.
🏆 3x Traditional & CMX Forms World Champion
🥋 2x Kickboxing World Champion
🥈 2nd Place – 2006 ISKA World Championships
🇺🇸 Trained with Team AKA in the U.S.
🧠 Former CMX Judge – WKU Championships
Alex coaches at Twisted Arts, with a mission to help students grow mentally and physically. He believes martial arts is a life-changing journey that builds confidence, resilience, and self-empowerment—tools that every individual should carry.
Train with a champion. Learn to defend, grow in confidence, and become your best self.