Nicholas PoloReviews 

36
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Looking at 36 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their expertise, supportive approach, and professionalism, highlighting them as incredible and fantastic coaches. Many people appreciate the consistent motivation, genuine care, and friendly demeanor, which contribute to significant progress in strength, endurance, and overall well-being. Reviewers also note the staff's ability to boost confidence, especially in self-defense, making sessions enjoyable and effective. However, some customers initially felt worried about having a male trainer for combat practice but found the staff to be considerate and created a safe training environment.

What people talk about most

Staff

Clients share positive opinions on staff, consistently praising their trainers as knowledgeable,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been training with Nick for a while now, and I can honestly say he’s a great coach. His sessions combine practical self defence with boxing and grappling, and he explains everything in a way tha... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super happy with my results! I took Krav Maga classes with Nicholas last November and I feel stronger, fitter and way more confident. -8 lbs lost -Better stamina & strength -More confident wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicholas is an incredible trainer. He has been training me over the last year in a mixture of strength training, boxing, krav maga and grappling (and recently arm wrestling!). From the very first sess... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been training with Nicholas for over 13 years. He is consistent, supportive and a real cheerleader. He is an expert in self defence, boxing, fat loss and building muscle. The results continue to... See more

Company replied


Company details

  1. Self-Defense School
  2. Personal Trainer

Written by the company

One to One Personal Training and Women's Combat Self Defence including Krav Maga, Boxing and Grappling. 1. Specialising in strength gain and fat loss through a combination of specific nutrition, workouts and supplements. 2. Krav Maga Self Defence running Women's Combat sessions including Krav Maga, Boxing and Grappling in Hampstead, Hampstead Heath, NW3, Marylebone, Mayfair, Highgate and surrounding London areas. 3. Corporate Self Defence and Workshops for major London based corporations and organisations. The workshops are 2-hr long going over basic self defence techniques as well as tips for awareness, language and body assertiveness, physical protections tools and Q&A. The sessions are often run by a male and a female instructor to provide better physical demonstration, fighting mindset and a both gender perspective. - Certified Krav Maga by the Institute of Krav Maga UK, member of the British Combat Association and Certified Boxing Padwork Instructor. - Article writer for MailOnline, Women's Health, Men's Health, Mr Porter, etc. - Collaborations with Harley Street's One Heart Clinic, Harley Therapy and Dr Karidis Clinic. - Training through home visits, in Hampstead Heath or Royal Parks and resident communal gyms.


Contact info

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

36 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

No history of asking for reviews

This company hasn't invited their customers, so reviews may not be representative

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.8

All reviews

(36)

36 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicholas’ sessions are safe & fun

Nicholas’ sessions are safe, action packed great fun, we do a mix of self-defence awareness, boxing, grappling and Krav Maga and it’s been a lot of learning and growth for me. Highly recommend his service!

November 21, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thanks Amy! I remember the first time we trained you said let's go easy. You definitely don't hold back in our long sessions now especially during grappling!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic boxing experience

I have had many boxing sessions and self defence sessions with Nicholas over the years. Always fun, always learn something and he’s very professional.
Really great PT in Hampstead. My daughter (aged 8-10 at the time) also had some boxing sessions with him which helped boost her confidence

November 17, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thanks Diana! See you soon for some punches!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nico is a great trainer that makes his…

Nico is a great trainer that makes his session really fun. Had some really nice boxing sessions with him and I learned a lot.
Would recommend for sure!

August 6, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thanks Alina! We need to box soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both my children loved their sessions…

Both my children loved their sessions of boxing and self defence classes and learnt so much with focus, fitness and strength. Highly recommend Nicholas he was very professional and engaging.

July 7, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thanks Sharon for the great review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Instructor

Nicholas is a very knowledgeable and helpful instructor - I learnt valuable lessons in self defence and was great for venting frustrations through boxing.

October 5, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thanks Hannah. See you soon with the gloves on!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polo Gym

Nicholas is a very committed sportsman. He is motivational and a very entertaining, good humored and intelligent person, which results in that everyone wants a private session and bit of time of him 😁

November 5, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thank you for the amazing review Barthe!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing trainer and listener

I’ve been training with Nic for 5 years now, from grappling to boxing to the gym; he is the best! Not only is he an amazing and knowledgeable trainer, but also the best listener who gives the best advice. I always look forward to our sessions :)

November 4, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thank you for the amazing review. See you on the mat soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joined Nicholas program as the last…

Joined Nicholas program as the last resort to losing those extra kilos and his program did not disappoint . 10 day challenge looked impossible but i must say i was in for a surprise . I got into my desired size and i still continue to keep it .

November 4, 2024
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thanks for the great review Sashila! Hope your training keeps going well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicholas is an incredible trainer

Nicholas is an incredible trainer. He has been training me over the last year in a mixture of strength training, boxing, krav maga and grappling (and recently arm wrestling!). From the very first session I was put at ease and hes guided me in quickly becoming stronger, more aware, skilled and confident. The sessions are incredible for both my physical fitness and mental well being. Couldn't recommend him more!

November 3, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

My most committed grappler with her signature move—the Headlock Flip ’n’ Pray. I’m still trying to figure out the physics but it works!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ONLY trainer you'll need...!

The ONLY trainer you'll need!

Nicholas has such a thoughtful & caring approach that can tailor so many aspects from motivation & mindset, to building specialised plans to achieve goals in many different levels in varying domains all together - helping people grow in a holistic manner.

From aesthetics to functional strength to self defence, with recovery & rehab when needed, and dietary and other lifestyle guidance, Nicholas applies his personal & professional experiences to help his clients all round.

I have experienced this myself & seen with others, over 7 years.

I'm grateful to Nicholas for getting me through injuries & other tough times, & happy with where I am at now, with self-assurance to continue growing myself, just as I see him doing so himself too.

November 3, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thank you for the amazing review! Really appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent self defence coach

Nicholas is an excellent personal trainer and self defence coach. From your very first session you feel comfortable and well guided through the one to one session. Nicholas demonstrates all self defences moves whether that be sparring, grappling or boxing in a way which is easy to learn and helps you build your confidence. The sessions enable you to become both physically and mentally stronger as you are put into real life scenarios which helps prepare you to utilise the skills learnt if you were ever forced to. Definitely recommend for all women!

November 1, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thank you for the amazing review and for all those headlocks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review from another fitness professional

I have been training with Nicholas for almost two years now, and I plan to continue for many more. Nicholas is a highly experienced and knowledgeable Coach. As a trainer myself, I can confidently say that he will take your performance to the next level, and I have never looked better. Additionally, I have discovered how much I love learning self-defence and how therapeutic this journey has been.

November 3, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thank you for the great review Stef! Feedbacks like these are always special when coming from another fellow trainer!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicholas is the best there is

Nicholas is the best there is. Extremely knowledgeable about self-defence, physical training, nutrition and mental well-being. He gets the results and has you looking and feeling fit in no time! And he is a lot of fun to work out with!

November 3, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

So grateful for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been training with Nicholas for…

I’ve been training with Nicholas for over 13 years.
He is consistent, supportive and a real cheerleader. He is an expert in self defence, boxing, fat loss and building muscle. The results continue to amaze me - I have so much energy, strength and positive mood. I went to a group gym class recently and sustained multiple injuries. This has never happened to me with Nicholas’ sessions. I’m very grateful and would recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional trainer, coach or consultant.

October 12, 2025
Unprompted review
Nicholas Polo logo

Reply from Nicholas Polo

Thank you for the great review Sheri! On course for the next 13 years!

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look