Nicholas Martin-Jones BSc (Hons) MSc ASCC DipEd

Founder of Poseidon Performance

Nicholas Martin-Jones, a former Royal Marines Commando Physical Training Instructor, brings a wealth of experience in performance coaching and exercise rehabilitation. Throughout his 22-year military career, with 17 years as a Physical Training Instructor, Nicholas has worked with a wide range of elite clients, including Middle Eastern Royal Families, Formula One drivers, Olympic medalists, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champions, and Tier 1 U.K. Special Forces.

Nicholas graduated with First Class Honours in Sports Rehabilitation from St Mary’s University and holds an MSc in Strength and Conditioning. He has vast experience in rehabilitation, from pre/post-surgical procedures such as hip replacements and ACL reconstructions to managing complex trauma cases during his role as Head of Rehabilitation for the Royal Marines’ elite units.

After his military career, Nicholas worked for the Crown Prince of Bahrain and led the Bahrain National Jiu Jitsu Training Centre, where he trained multiple BJJ World Champions. His dedication to continuous learning keeps Poseidon Performance at the forefront of performance and injury recovery.

Special interests:

• Return to Play (RTP) Rehabilitation & Conditioning

• Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Reconditioning

• Running Load Planning & Progression for Post-Injury Athletes

• Sports-Specific Rehabilitation & Reconditioning

Discover your optimum potential with Poseidon Performance.

Professional Qualifications

  • MSc Strength and Conditioning, St Mary’s University College, Twickenham (2015)

  • Sports Rehabilitation 1st Class BSc (Hons), St Mary’s University College, Twickenham (2012)

  • Diploma in Sport Massage and Remedial Bodywork Diploma, Raworth College, Dorking 

  • UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Accredited Coach, (UKSCA: 21389)

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (with Learning and Development) 2016

  • The Football Association Diploma in Sport and Injury Management

  • Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute; Modified Pilates for Physiotherapists: Matwork Level 1,2, 3 & Pilates and the Ball

  • Owens Recovery Science Personalised Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation June 2019

  • Pre and Post Natal Pregnancy certificate, IFA August 2023

  • Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation Level 4

  • British Amateur Weightlifting Association Coach

  • NVQ Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupation: Coaching, Teaching and Instruction Level: 3

  • ViPR Certification (Fitpro)

  • TRX Instructors Course

  • Concept 2 Crew Class Instructor

  • X-Biking + Spinning Instructor