Zak Wilcox

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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, all the youth programs and Jiu Jitsu fundamentals.

Tom O'Hagan

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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 2X 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

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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

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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.

TC

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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

Graham Williams

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Sub Club coach

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

Mathew Higgins

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Assistant Striking Coach

Mathew joined the academy as Mac's assistant. Having spending over 10 years training and competing in Muay Thai it only sees fit he was to take the second in command role for the striking. Helping with classes and all the fitness plans its great to have him on the team.

Jay Wilcox

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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

Max Wilcox

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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 belts in CJJ & Grey in BJJ. Max loves coaching and helping out with children keeping it fun and enjoyable.

Kade Breen

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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

Dainton Harris

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Junior Coach

Dainton helps out with the junior classes. An active competitor in MMA & BJJ Dainton has represented MMA Cymru in the Irish Open championship securing bronze for team Wales. Multiple gold medals at events around the UK and an ADCC British bronze medalist. who's consistent in both coaching and training.

Curtis Dodge

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Guest coach

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