Academy Owner / Head Coach - Zak Wilcox

Zak a 2nd Dan Combat Ju Jitsu black belt and a BJJ Purple belt. Zak is an active competitor BJJ, MMA & Combat Ju Jitsu. A Welsh, British & World Champion in Combat Ju Jitsu . Multiple podium places from Gold to Bronze in BJJ tournaments across the UK. Zak has had multiple MMA bouts and has a good knowledge in the sport. Zak is the full contact combat Ju Jitsu head coach for Great Britain Ju Jitsu. A lover of all disciplines from Striking, Grappling & Ground fighting Zak regularly trains all disciplines. He runs the day to day at the academy, all the youth programs and Jiu Jitsu fundamentals.

Tom O'Hagan - BJJ Head Coach

A BJJ black belt, A Ju Jitsu black belt & a qualified Strength & Conditioning coach, Tom runs the BJJ program at the academy. A 2X British black belt no gi champion, Multiple headlined professional grappling wins. Tom has trained alongside some Jiu Jitsu greats such as Gordon Ryan, John Danaher & also received his purple belt from Oliver Taza.
Tom is at the academy every Tuesday & Thursday. Tom has the knowledge to help any aspiring BJJ athlete achieve their goals on and off the mat

Brett Johns - MMA Head Coach

The pioneer of Welsh MMA. As an athlete Brett has been there done it and got the t-shirt. A former Cage Warriors & Titan FC world champion. Brett was picked up by the UFC competing at the highest level against the best of the best in opposition. Getting ranked 14 in the UFC Brett wasn't just the first welsh athlete to get to the big league. He was also the first to reach the rankings. Brett has also gone undefeated in Bellator and reaching the rankings there too. He later then competed in the million dollar draw at the PFL. Brett is not just a top tier athlete but along his journey he has become a top tier coach.

Mathew Higgins - Head Striking Coach

Having spent over 10 years training and competing in Muay Thai it only sees fit he was to take the head role as striking coach. A certified Kru in Muay Thai its great to have him on the team.

Graham Williams - Sub Club Coach

Graham is a BJJ Purple belt, also an active competitor. Graham has been with us since we started and came to us as a blue belt. He now runs his own classes at 6am for the early birds. Submission and Jiu Jitsu fundamentals to start your day