Darren started Muay Thai in 1983 with Master Sken and Sandy Holt. He quickly completed the Sitnarong grading system and competed against some of the best fighters in the country at the time. Darren was teaching for Sandy in Bolton when he opened up Hewood Thai Boxing club in 1983 and then, three years later, moved to the current premisses and started what would become GFC Muay Thai. His study of Muay Thai scoring bought home to him the need to concentrate on strong basics and a very Thai Style approach to training, something reenforced in his numerous trips to Thailand. Darren also spent time as a professional boxing coach and has worked with numerous World, European and British champions. In 2023 Darren was granted the title Master by Grand Master Sken.