Helping Mental Health Through Movement and Community
Our Story, Mission, and Values
Fight Back Mental Health began with the vision to provide free, accessible fitness and boxing training for those facing mental health challenges. Our mission is to create a welcoming space where individuals find empowerment, motivation, and friendship. We believe physical activity can be a powerful tool for mental healing, and community support is essential for lasting wellbeing.
Meet Our Team:
Matthew Rees - co founder and coach. Matt has nearly 20 years of experience working in the mental health services for the NHS and is currently the team leader of a social inclusion service called START. Matt has a background of rugby and football and now trains Brazilian Ju-Jitsu at Triton BJJ based in Weymouth.
Vaughan Fellows - co founder and coach. Vaughan has over 20 years experience of working in the local NHS mental health services and is currently a support time recovery (STR) worker for the home treatment team based in west Dorset. His background is in Muay Thai and skateboarding. Current hobbies include running and mountainbiking. Vaughan is a Level 1 ABA qualified coach and coaches regularly at Grey Ranks ABC
Lewis Chambers - co founder and coach. Lewis is an area manager for Rethink Mental Illness and has over 15 years of working in mental health services. Lewis has boxed for both the Army and Weymouth ABC and now spends his time playing golf and looking after his 3 dogs
All 3 of us hold the GB Boxing Tutor qualification
Ambassadors:
- James Richards
- Ben Land
- Kelly Newbold
- Nick Vine
- Noah Gray
Our team of volunteer coaches and mental health advocates are passionate about helping you build strength inside and out. Whether you are new to boxing or fitness, or looking for support on your mental health journey, we welcome you to join our sessions and events.