Zak Wilcox
Founder/Head coach
Zak a Ju Jitsu black belt a BJJ blue belt. Zak is an active competitor in MMA,BJJ & Combat Ju Jitsu. A Welsh, British & World Champion in CJJ . Multiple podium places in BJJ tournaments across the UK and a MMA record of 2-0. Zak runs the day to day at the academy and all the youth programs.
Tom O'Hagan
Head of BJJ
A BJJ black belt, A Ju Jitsu black belt & a qualified Strength & Conditioning coach, Tom runs the BJJ program at the academy. A British black belt no gi champion, Multiple headlined professional grappling wins. 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
Josh O’Connor
Head of MMA
Josh runs the MMA program every Friday, One of the hottest prospects in Wales, Josh has a record of 15-0. 8-0 as a professional and 7-0 as an amateur. A former Cage Warriors Academy Champion and AES Champion. Josh has now fought on both PFL & Bellator. He is now signed to Ares FC a premium French league
Macauley Lowe
Head of striking
A professional Muay Thai & K1 fighter and a Kru qualified instructor of Muay Thai. Still actively competing professionally. Macauley has also fought around the world. Represented Wales in the WBC world games. Living, Competing & Training out of Sinbi, Phuket Thailand Macauley fought regularly as an amateur before turning professional. Thursdays 19:30-21:00 Mac will be hosting the Muay Thai class.
Curtis Dodge
Head of Judo/Wrestling
Curtis a Judo black belt, A BJJ black belt, A Ju Jitsu black belt and a common wealth gold medalist in Judo and bronze medalist in free style wrestling. A world champion in Combat Ju Jitsu. Curtis pops into the academy when he can to provide us with his knowledge and a system to work with