Our coches

Black belt 

I started my Jiu Jitsu journey in 2011 under Phil Beale and Errol Watson at ground control.  Afterwards shifting onto Core MMA and a coaching role in jiu jitsu. I was fortunate enough to gain my black belt under John Bernard Will in 2020 .

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I have a deep background in teaching and coaching. I have a sports science degree through Waikato university and also a post graduate diploma in teaching. When combining this with my 10 years of coaching experience, 13 years as a teacher  and active competition record I have a unique set of experiences and skills to help people from all background and levels in Jiu jitsu. 

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I have a particular interest in setting up an environment and culture that prioritises live  technical capacity, active & precise drilling and having fun in jiu jitsu. 

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Accolades

• 2024 NZ grappler Oceania open blackbelt under 98kg champion

• 2023 NZ grappler blackbelt absolute champion

• 2023 NGL absolute champion 

• 2023 Stealth 2nd place absolute 

• 2023 NZ submission series 2nd place absolute division

Black belt

I started bjj around 2010/2011 in the uk, mostly in the Gi, attaining my blue and purple belt from Colin Howels who was himself under Vitor Shaolin From there i moved to Bournemouth for university to study sports development and coaching sciences. 

Whilst there, I gained my brown belt from Jeff Lawson shortly after his affiliation to Parestra. I was an active competitor from white to brown, placing in regional and national level tournaments. 

Since moving to NZ in 2020, I attained my black belt from John Bernard Will, have been actively competing, and joined the team at Riverside as Co owner and coach. 

I'm a big believer in a structured, well reasoned approach to learning and pride myself on delivering the best quality coaching I can to our members. 

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Accolades

• ADCC 2022 asia trials competitor 

• Future cup competitor

• 2023 2nd place NZ grappler blackbelt absolute

• 2022 ADCC cup - 1st place ultra heavyweight