The Combat Coachwith Coach Shep

The Combat Coach · Albrighton

Stay positive.
Believe in yourself.
Never give in.

Private coaching · Boxing · Strength · Conditioning

I'm Coach Shep. I bring experience from the ring, the armed forces and over two decades in combat sports to training built around you. No unnecessary complications. Just purposeful coaching, clear standards and work that delivers.

Coach Shep carrying two kettlebells on the competition floor Coach Shep
01Army PTITrained soldiers and officers.
02Operational experienceOver a decade in the armed forces.
03Boxing championArmy and Combined Services titles. ABA finalist.
0420+ yearsTraining and competing in combat sports.
Coach Shep in Army red with his boxing championship medal and certificate, blended with a shot of him on the range with a rifle
The ring · The forces · The work

02 The coach behind the work

Trained for the ring.
Tested under pressure.

I've spent over two decades in combat sports and more than a decade serving in the armed forces, including operational tours. I trained as an Army Physical Training Instructor, responsible for the fitness and physical standards of soldiers and officers. Where I served, the standard wasn't the target. It was the minimum.

Boxing has been a constant throughout my life. I became Army champion, Combined Services champion, an area champion and an ABA finalist, and I trained on national team programmes. Those years shaped how I understand preparation, discipline and performance.

“The deceptive, quiet confidence of a man that gets things done and makes things happen.”Army appraisal

After the forces, I worked in close protection and high-level security before focusing on coaching. Today I bring that experience to The Combat Coach at David Corfield Gymnasium in Albrighton. Whatever your starting point, the approach stays the same: understand the individual, build the foundations and make every session count.

  1. 01The armed forcesOver a decade of service, including operational tours.
  2. 02Physical trainingArmy PTI, training soldiers and officers.
  3. 03The ringMore than two decades of combat sports training and competition.
  4. 04Championship levelArmy and Combined Services boxing champion. Area champion. ABA finalist.
  5. 05Beyond the forcesClose protection and high-level security work.
  6. 06The Combat CoachPersonal training, boxing and performance coaching in Albrighton.

Stay positive. Believe in yourself. Never give in.

03 The Primal 60 series

Eight animals.
One body.

Eight bodyweight sessions. Eight different physical demands. One complete training system.

Primal 60 came from my own body. Years of training, competing and service placed a lot of demands on it. My range of movement suffered, and with it my performance and recovery, and I was more prone to injury. That's what led me to yoga, mobility training and functional movement patterns.

Through trial and error I learned that range doesn't come from stretching alone. It comes from moving through those ranges with control, and from recovering properly. Every Primal 60 session is built on that: strength, mobility, stability and control, one animal at a time.

8 sessions60 minutesBodyweight onlyAll levels
Primal 60 series artwork showing the eight animals together

Choose your session

    Primal 60 Cat session artwork
    Session 01 / 08

    Cat

    Core & spine control
    What it targets
    Deep core, the anti-extension and anti-rotation muscles, plus spinal segmentation, obliques and the lower abs.
    What it builds
    A braced, controlled midsection and a spine that can round, arch and resist movement on demand. The stable platform every other session loads.

    Balanced by Cobra. Cat owns flexion and anti-extension; Cobra owns extension and the back line.

    01

    Warm-up

    20s per exercise × 3

    Prepare the joints, raise your temperature and set the movement quality for the hour.

    02

    The Beast Block

    45s per exercise × 3

    Nine bodyweight exercises, three rounds. The strength and conditioning engine of the session.

    03

    Animal Flow

    1 min teach + 1 min hold × 3

    Connect movement, balance and coordination around the day's animal.

    04

    Cool down

    1 min per stretch

    Restore range, slow the breathing and finish properly.

    “Range doesn't come from stretching alone. It comes from moving through it with control, and recovering properly.”Coach Shep

    One system. Eight different demands.No single session does everything. Together, all eight build a more capable, balanced body. Rotate the sessions two or three times a week, respect the movement and progress at your own level.

    Coming to the appFull 60-minute follow-along sessions, so you can train with me wherever you are.

    04 CAP sessions

    One piece of kit.
    The whole hour.

    One tool. One session. A full-body test of strength, conditioning and consistency.

    CAP removes the unnecessary choices. Pick your equipment, follow the session and concentrate on the work.

    Kettlebells. Dumbbells. Medicine ball. Rope. Box. Bag. Bodyweight.

    The equipment changes. The standard doesn't.

    Coach Shep deadlifting a loaded barbell
    One bar · the whole hour
    Warm-up
    The work · one piece of kit
    Cool down
    8:00Eight movements, 20 seconds each, three rounds.
    38:00Continuous work on one piece of kit. Rest only when you need it.
    15:00Fifteen guided stretches, one minute each.
    01

    Eight By Nine

    Kettlebell

    Eight stations of 30 seconds, nine laps, then a two-minute finisher.

    02

    The Long Flow

    Kettlebell

    Nineteen two-minute rounds of a six-move complex, swapping arms each round.

    03

    The Long Six

    Dumbbells

    Six stations of 40 seconds, nine laps, then a two-minute finisher.

    04

    Iron Minutes

    Dumbbells

    A 38-minute EMOM with four rotating movements.

    05

    The Slam List

    Medicine ball

    A full-body chipper, one pass, against a 38-minute cap.

    06

    Rotation Laps

    Medicine ball

    Six stations of 40 seconds, nine laps, then a two-minute finisher.

    07

    The Rope Stack

    Skipping rope

    Eight Tabata blocks with a minute between each.

    08

    Up And Over

    Step-up box

    Six stations of 40 seconds, nine laps, then a two-minute finisher.

    09

    The Engine Room

    Punch bag

    Nineteen two-minute partner rounds, combinations called in the number code.

    10

    The Pyramid

    Bodyweight

    Reps build 5-10-15-20-25, then come back down. 38-minute cap.

    One piece of kit is enough
    when the session is built properly.

    05 10-week boxing conditioning

    Train like
    a fighter.

    Three levels. One proven approach to preparation.

    Whether you're new to boxing, preparing to compete or working towards a professional contest, the programme fits the demands of your level. Each ten-week block combines structured conditioning, strength, movement and measurable progress.

    Recreational programme cover
    The everyday boxer

    Recreational

    £35010 weeks
    3per week
    30sessions
    60minutes
    • Stance and jab through to combinations, angles and sparring-style drills
    • Functional strength with accessible kit
    • Short, sharp Red Zone conditioning
    • Pad work only, no sparring
    • Benchmark test in week 6, re-test in week 10

    Built for beginners, fitness boxers, and white-collar and charity bouts.

    Amateur programme cover
    The competitor

    Amateur

    £50010 weeks
    4per week
    40sessions
    60minutes
    • Boxing and strength days with mid-week recovery
    • A maximum-strength phase: trap bar, landmine, heavy compounds
    • A strength-speed block that turns strength into punch power
    • Medicine-ball throws, landmine punches and plyometrics
    • Testing: 3RM trap bar, relative strength, pull-ups, jump height

    Built for competing amateurs, returning fighters and experienced boxers.

    Professional programme cover
    The fight camp

    Professional

    £60010 weeks
    5per week
    50sessions
    60minutes
    • A dedicated mid-week Red Zone conditioning day
    • Sparring built in and loaded across the camp
    • Fight-camp meal timing and a weight-making protocol
    • Week 10 taper: volume down, sharpness kept
    • Camp rules: no drinking, no skipped sessions, 8–9 hours' sleep

    Built for professionals with a bout booked, elite amateurs before major championships, and serious competitive fighters.

    Legs drive the punchLower-body strength separates the hardest punchers. Upper-body work stays fast and ballistic.
    Red Zone. Not road miles.Conditioning that's short, hard and at the intensity boxing actually demands.
    Stronger. Not heavier.Boxing is a weight-class sport. Build relative strength without unnecessary bulk.

    Included at every level: the complete ten-week programme in my coaching app, weekly companion sheets, warm-up, cool-down and mobility protocols, sports psychology, nutrition guidance and benchmark testing.

    06 Group training · Albrighton

    On the
    timetable.

    Good coaching. Good people. Proper sessions.

    Monday
    4:30pm

    Rounds

    Boxing circuits combining bag work, resistance exercises and conditioning. Timed rounds, a different challenge each session.

    Thursday
    4:30pm

    Rounds

    The same principles with fresh combinations, strength work and conditioning. Work at your own pace.

    Friday
    5:00pm

    Boxercise

    Partner pad work, boxing combinations and bodyweight conditioning. Bring a mate or I'll pair you up.

    At David Corfield Gymnasium, Albrighton. Members reserve their place in The Combat Coach app. Primal 60 and CAP also run as group classes and 1-to-1; message me for current times.

    Boxercise · Twenty Fridays

    Twenty sessions.
    One every Friday.

    From the fundamentals of straight punches to more demanding combinations, every Friday brings a fresh technical focus.

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    07 Our training base

    The right place
    to do the work.

    David Corfield Gymnasium. Albrighton.

    A dedicated training environment with everything needed for serious, well-structured sessions. No unnecessary fuss. Just the equipment, the space and the coaching to get the work done.

    Free weightsRacksKettlebellsBoxing bagsRowersSkiErgsAssault bikes

    08 Train with me, anywhere

    Your training.
    On your terms.

    The Combat Coach app brings structured sessions, nutrition, progress tracking and class booking into one place. Train at home, in the gym or wherever you happen to be. Press start and the app runs the session: every block timed, every exercise called.

    £25a month
    One membership. Everything included.
    • All 8 Primal 60 sessions
    • All 10 CAP sessions
    • All 10 Intensity 30 sessions
    • Follow-along videos as they're released
    • Fuel the Fight nutrition guide
    • Fuel tracker: targets, food diary and barcode scanning
    • Body progress: weight, body fat and muscle mass
    • Activity tracking and member leaderboards
    • Booking for ROUNDS and Boxercise
    • The running group when it starts
    The Combat Coach app: a member's home screen with their next session, today's steps and fuel
    8 sessions · 60 min

    Primal 60

    Eight animal-inspired bodyweight sessions. Strength, mobility and control.

    10 sessions · 60 min

    CAP

    Ten full-body sessions. One piece of kit. One focused hour.

    10 sessions · 30 min

    Intensity 30

    Ten high-intensity sessions. Thirty minutes. Minimal rest.

    01

    Join

    Create your account and start your £25 monthly membership.

    02

    Your PAR-Q

    Two minutes of health questions, then you can book classes and start sessions.

    03

    Train

    Choose a session, follow the guidance and get to work. Add the app to your home screen and it works offline.

    Monthly membership. Cancel any time by messaging me. Videos are added as they're released. Already a coaching client? Your tailored programme stays in Everfit: App Store · Google Play

    09 Coaching and workbooks

    Coached by me.
    All in one place.

    My coaching clients have everything in the app: the plan I build for you, every workout logged with your numbers and personal bests, weekly check-ins with progress photos, daily habits, and messages straight to me.

    10 Your first session

    The first one
    is on me.

    The best place to start is a conversation and a session. Tell me what you're working towards. I'll assess where you are, understand what you need and show you how we move forward.

    No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a chance to experience the coaching.

    Coaching baseDavid Corfield Gymnasium
    Albrighton, Shropshire
    Instagram@coachsheps
    What I offerPersonal training · Boxing coaching · Group classes · Online training
    Coach Shep, arms folded, in a studio portrait