Rakesh Patel

Building Resilient Minds and Bodies: From the boardroom to the training hall

I help people build high performing and resilient lives. From mastering the technicality of Karate to navigating the complexities of the modern workplace, my mission is to empower you with the physical capability and mental fortitude to lead with impact. I provide unique services - shifting you/your organisation to a stance of competitive advantage.

Physical Mastery

Self-Defence, Karate, Boxing, and Personal Training

I combine combat sports and functional training to help you build a "combat ready" presence that carries over into your daily life. It’s about discipline and the peace of mind that comes with being physically prepared.

Professional Growth

Coaching for emerging and established leaders

I help you navigate the complexities of the modern workplace by focusing on what actually matters: decisive action and resilient leadership. Together, we’ll bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, ensuring you can lead effectively in any environment.

Organisational Wellness

Strategic Wellbeing & Team Performance

I help organisations to hit targets without hitting the wall. Through targeted workshops and smarter process design, we’ll smooth the friction that causes stress and replace it with a collaborative culture that lasts.

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Practical Self-Defence for the modern world

Rakesh teaches a sensible, simple, and effective approach to personal safety. Unlike combat sports, our training is centered on Prevention and Protection:

Awareness: Identifying and avoiding danger before it develops.
Escape: Prioritising a safe exit through effective positioning.
Action: Should physical intervention be necessary, we teach practical skills for when under pressure.

Weekly Group Classes

Stevenage	Letchworth Garden City	Welwyn Garden City
Sundays at 11.15am Marriotts Sports Centre, Telford Ave. SG2 0AJ	Mondays at 9pm The Studio, Unit F, Pixmore Ind. Est. Pixmore Ave. SG6 1JJ	Wednesdays at 5.30pm Ridgeway Academy, Herns Lane. AL7 2AF
FREE first session! Classes are £30 per month No joining fee Open to all ages from 11	FREE first session! Classes are £26 per month (40 sessions per year) No joining fee Open to all ages from 11	FREE first session! Classes are £30 per month No joining fee Open to all ages from 11

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Specialist Training

One-to-One Coaching: For those who prefer a personalised environment or have specific safety concerns, Rakesh offers private, dedicated training sessions.

We deliver bespoke self-defence courses tailored for:

Schools & Education: Staff safety and student confidence

Businesses: Employee well being and lone worker safety

Gyms, Societies & Community Groups: Community engagement and safety

Register here for your FREE Self-Defence session in the group class! You will be contacted to confirm your place.

Rakesh uniquely blends training techniques & principles from martial arts & boxing to form the hugely popular fitness training class called Y-Box!

Y-Box

The ultimate boxing based fitness class!

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Rakesh formulated his own progressive fitness based class called Y-Box which blends techniques from boxing & Karate and applies them on partner held focus pads. Y-Box is a great way to focus the mind and channel energy and aggression. All contact is made with gloves on focus pads and not directly on others.

Y-Box Venues

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTS	HENLOW, BEDS
Fridays 7.30pm to 8.30pm at St. Christopher School, Barrington Road, Letchworth. SG6 3JZ.	Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Henlow CofE Academy, Church Road, Henlow. SG16 6AN.
FREE first class! Term time only. For children (from age 9) teens and adults. The ULTIMATE boxing based fitness class! For juniors, classes are payable per term at £8 per session. Adults pay as you go.
Class run by Rakesh Patel	Class run by Tom Willis

Class Structure

Warm up and dynamic stretch
Skills and techniques e.g. punches, body evasion & footwork
Progressively applying skills in pairs on the focus pads. One person "feeds" the focus pads enabling the other to strike them in various combinations
Fitness based exercise
Cool down activity/shadow boxing and recap

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Personal Training

I’m a Level 3 Personal Trainer, but I bring a lot more than just gym sets to the gym floor.
By mixing martial arts discipline with mindset coaching, I help you build the kind of strength that doesn't just look good, it actually fuels your life and your work.

Ready to reach your fitness and lifestyle goals with someone who’s actually in your corner? I work closely with a small group of people to make sure every session is exactly what you need.

Feeling Great & Staying Healthy
Simple, real world habits that actually last

Confidence & Presence
Building a body and a mindset that lets you lead with ease

Strength for Real Life
Training that gives you the energy to handle whatever the day throws at you

Mindset & Habits
Identifying the mental blocks that keep you stuck and moving past them

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“The last Multi-Discipline Training Day was a a brilliant session — practical, challenging and varied, with great coaching and a format that kept the full four hours engaging throughout.”

AdrianMartial artisit

Rakesh has been a pivotal figure in my professional development. During my internship, he provided the strategic clarity I needed to navigate the complexities of corporate life with confidence. His mentorship was the difference maker. By my final assessment, I wasn’t just prepared, I felt completely ready to lead.

DavidTechnology Developer

I’m so glad I found you! You came highly recommended, and for good reason. You’re incredibly easy to talk to and supportive, and the advice you gave me is still part of my daily life. I couldn't have asked for a better coaching/mentoring experience.

LinData Science Consultant

I have been lucky enough to train with Sensei Rakesh Patel for 15 years. His teaching methods are very inclusive and cover all aspects of self defence. Everyone from experienced martial artists to complete beginners will benefit from his expert tuition. I highly recommend his classes.

JohnMartial Artist

The feedback received by The Studio members about your Y-Box class is brilliant. Members absolutely love it and your style of instructing. It's always nice to get great feedback so I thought I would pass it on.

Jo MickleburghFounder, The Studio Letchworth

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Rakesh Patel

Building Resilient Minds and Bodies: From the boardroom to the training hall

Rakesh

Physical Mastery

Professional Growth

Organisational Wellness

Self-Defence

Practical Self-Defence for the modern world

Self-Defence Booking

Y-Box

Rakesh uniquely blends training techniques & principles from martial arts & boxing to form the hugely popular fitness training class called Y-Box!

Y-Box

BOOK NOW

Y-Box Venues

LAST FEW SPACES LEFT - BOOK NOW

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