Kick Ash Firewalks

an associated group of BGi.uk

Kick Ash Firewalks is a UK-based firewalking school led by Certifying Master Firewalk Trainer Barry Collins, offering accredited Firewalk Instructor Training that blends ancient ritual with bold, modern transformation.

Known for its fearless delivery and grounded authenticity, Kick Ash trains facilitators to lead firewalks and high-impact metaphoric challenges with safety, confidence, and impact. The flagship Firewalk Instructor Training is a hands-on, immersive certification course that equips participants with both the practical skills and the inner fire to lead others through breakthrough experiences.

Barry Collins is a founding member and former board member of the Global Firewalk Alliance, and currently sits on its advisory board. He has facilitated firewalks for thousands, including well-known personalities, global companies, and major UK charities, and has earned a reputation for creating transformational spaces that get real results.

Kick Ash Firewalks also served as the host of the 2025 International Firewalk Gathering, welcoming firewalking professionals from across the globe to Scotland for a weekend of connection, learning, and fire-led ceremony.

Training experiences and workshops include:

  • Firewalk Instructor Certification (The FIT)
  • Firewalking & Glasswalking
  • Board & Brick Breaking
  • Arrow Breaking & Rebar bending
  • Sweat Lodge Facilitation
  • Empowerment Breathwork
  • Men’s Rite of Passage & Leadership Retreats
  • Media Events
  • Corporate & Team Development Events
  • Charity Firewalk Fundraisers
  • Extreme Spirituality Workshops
  • Multi-Day Personal Development Intensives

Kick Ash Firewalks exists to awaken courage, challenge limitation, and train transformational leaders who walk their talk, through fire and far beyond.

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  • Products Liability (for items sold in connection with your insured business)
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  • Additional Legal Expenses (Currently only available in the UK & Ireland)
  • Geographical coverage: World Wide
  • Jurisdiction: World Wide excluding the USA & Canada (Cover may be available on request)
  • Indemnity to principals
  • Member to member liability included
  • Retro-active date 2006 or since the date you have held Medical Malpractice/Liability insurance without break or interruption
  • 36 months run off cover to allow for periods when you might not be working
  • On-line teaching and pre-recorded teaching is included. However, you should also consider additional media insurance, which is beyond the scope of this insurance
  • Loss of Reputation extension
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