Matt Fiddes is one of Britain’s most respected and leading entrepreneurs, recognised worldwide for his success in business, franchising, and personal development.

At just 17 years old, with £100 in savings, Matt launched his first martial arts school in Devon. What began as a single class quickly evolved into a global success story. Today, Matt Fiddes Martial Arts is the largest chain of martial arts schools in the world, boasting more than 2,000 franchise locations and thousands of students who have transformed their lives through fitness, discipline, and confidence.

Holding an 8th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Matt has inspired millions to take up martial arts and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. But his ambitions didn’t stop there. Over the years, he has expanded his empire to include MF Dance, MF Nurseries, and MF Properties, with further brands and international ventures on the way.

A two-time Entrepreneur of the Year and Franchiser of the Year, Matt is a sought-after international speaker and business mentor. Through platforms such as MF Club and MF Prestige, he continues to help aspiring entrepreneurs learn how to build, scale, and grow their own successful businesses.

Beyond business, Matt is known to millions around the world as the former personal bodyguard and close friend of the late Michael Jackson, a relationship that brought him to global attention and led to countless media appearances on networks such as the BBC, ITV, and Sky, as well as features in leading publications including The Sun, Daily Mail, and Daily Express.

Matt and his family also appeared on the hit Channel 5 and Netflix show Rich House, Poor House, which became one of the most-watched episodes in the series’ history and continues to air globally.

A passionate anti-bullying ambassador, Matt regularly visits schools to inspire children with powerful messages about confidence, respect, and resilience. His viral self-defence video, “Every Parent Should Teach Their Child,” reached more than one million views and continues to make a global impact.

Now based between the UK, Portugal, and Cyprus, Matt and his wife, Moniqe, are leading the global expansion of the MF brand into new international markets. As a devoted father of six, his mission remains clear: to change lives, build leaders, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.