I'm Dr Rodney King, though most people who know me just call me 'Coach'. Over the years, I've worn a good few hats: philosopher, martial arts teacher, life coach, mindful leadership guide, ecopsychologist, nature therapist, writer and author. Different rooms, one house, all of it built on a single life spent working out how to live it well. Click whichever word fits what you came for.
* 1:1 philosophy-inspired coaching/martial arts training/nature-therapy/virtually or in-person
THE THROUGH-LINE
The martial arts dojo was my first teacher in lived philosophy long before I had the words for it. Presence. Fear as a doorway. The humility to always stay a student. These days, alongside my work on the mat as a martial arts teacher, I take those same questions into one-to-one philosophy-inspired coaching, workshops, and my writing.
THE ROOMS
Offers philosophy-inspired coaching and counselling for individuals and leaders navigating questions of meaning, direction, responsibility and change.
Join me on the Isle of Man for an immersion in embodied martial arts practice, lived philosophy through walking, and nature therapy—exploring what matters and how you want to live.
The Philosophia Coaching method and Steps-to-Insight certifications. A lived philosophical approach brought into everyday coaching, for practitioners training in the method.
Crazy Monkey and Monkey Jits combine practical martial arts skills with inner training for awareness, composure and thoughtful action under pressure. Explore the programmes, courses, curriculum and trainer network I’ve built over decades. Where it all began.
Essays, books and research articles on meaning, mortality, and staying human when the old maps stop working. Mostly free to read.
Some of the nice things people have said about my work
"There are few people I’ve met in life who have as much passion about helping others as Rodney. He cares deeply about getting people results. That’s not easy to find these days."
Best Selling Author of Brand Against the Machine
“Rodney is one of the rare martial artists intentionally applying the science of wisdom cultivation and human flourishing to his teaching of the martial arts”
Award-winning cognitive scientist, philosopher, and professor at the University of Toronto
"Rodney's approach to self-preservation skill development and methodology offers practical, effective techniques combined with the edge of profound personal development. A game-changer for serious self-preservation practitioners."
Green Beret Retired
"It's rare to see someone take it all the way through to the foundational concepts that underlie the health of the human animal. Dr. King is one such person, with a practice that is truly holistic and, above all, relevant to the challenges of the modern age."
Founder of Exuberant Animal
"I was astounded by how in tune with nature Rodney is, and his deep-rooted connection with all life. Given his academic knowledge and practitioner expertise, I really cannot think of someone I'd rather have helping immerse me within nature and reconnecting with it."
Chartered psychologist, creator of the Pathways Framework and expert on Nature Connectedness
"I have now worked with Rodney in various capacities, and the more I have the privilege of knowing and being with him, the more I realise how exceptional he is in what he does. He has a natural leadership ability to inspire others to tap into their own capacities and to stretch beyond self-imposed limits."
Philosopher & Author of Radical Nature
For those moments in life when you need clarity
You don't need to have the obstacles you are facing in your life neatly defined. Most people arrive just knowing something needs to shift. We work it out and find your footing from there. Book an exploratory, no-pitch call with Coach King.