Founder/Head coach

Zak a 2nd Dan Combat Ju Jitsu black belt and a BJJ Purple belt. Zak is an active competitor BJJ & 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 also fought in the octagon having a wealth of experience in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). 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.

Head of MMA

Brett Johns, 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.

Head of Judo & Wrestling

A Judo 2nd dan black belt and a Ju Jitsu black belt . TC Has competed at the highest levels in judo and wrestling. 8x Welsh champion in Judo 1x British champion in Judo and a common wealth medalist also. Freestyle wrestling TC has won the Welsh championship 4 x along with the British championship 1x. TC also won the WCJJO world championship in combat Ju Jitsu

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

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.

Junior Coach

Jays the highest youth grade at the academy. A junior black belt in CJJ & yellow in BJJ. Jay has competed around the world in MMA, CJJ & BJJ. Winning 3 gold medals whilst representing Great Britain in CJJ. Represented Wales in Abu Dhabi in the IMMAF World championships. Too many podium places to mention in BJJ tournaments across there UK. An inspiring 14 year old who puts everything into his martial arts

Junior Coach

Max helps out with the junior classes. He dips his toes into competition placing plenty of times at events. Max is a Junior Brown belt in CJJ & Grey in BJJ. Max loves coaching and helping out with children keeping it fun and enjoyable.

Junior Coach

Kade helps with the juniors too. He is also a grey belt in BJJ and has competed in both MMA & BJJ . Kade has secured multiple wins in both disciplines. Always going up in weight or grades to take on the harder challenges. Constantly improving not only himself but the junior students at the gym. A great role model