MEET THE TEAM.
Our team of instructors are bursting with knowledge, experience, positivity, skills and more - and they all have the passion and aptitude to pass it on to you!
If you’re interested in private or small group sessions contact us or the instructor for availability and prices.
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BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Jon has been consistently involved in combat sports and martial arts since 2007 with time spent training Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Kung Fu. But his focus since 2013 has been predominantly BJJ, culminating in being awarded his black belt in 2022 by Jimmy Johnstone and his first Degree by 8th Degree Coral Belt Mauricio Gomes.
He's competed and medalled both regionally and nationally through the belts but his current focus is coaching both adults and kids classes as well as private and small group sessions - helping hobbyists through to competitors achieve their BJJ goals.
He also teaches at a local school helping students improve physical and mental wellbeing, as well as providing a superb source of social and self-empowerment and self-discipline.
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BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Joanne has participated in combat sports for a number years, including taking part in a charity MMA fight, but BJJ has become the one for her since she started in 2015. Since then she became Phoenix MMA's first home grown coloured belt, won numerous medals at regional competitions, became British Champion at the No Gi British Open and earned her Black Belt in March 2025 - becoming Jon’s first black belt, with the blessing of Mauricio Gomes.
A big passion for Jo is supporting and growing female participation in BJJ - she coached at a local all girls school, runs our womens only BJJ classes, plus she is the founder of the UK and Europes largest womens professional Jiu Jitsu invitational, Enyo Grappling, which has seen numerous European and World champions from around the globe on their mats, along with hundreds of up and comers. This has also given her the platform to launch the Enyo Foundation - a non-profit organisation created to benefit and grow the female BJJ community.
She is also our resident Yoga for BJJ instructor - helping everyone stay fit and healthy, improve flexibility, strength and mobility whilst avoiding injuries.
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MUAY THAI
Professional fighter Mo Abdurahman takes Wednesday nights Muay Thai class.
Mo has a wealth of knowledge and experience, featuring on some of the biggest shows around the world, including GLORY Kickboxing, K1 World, Muay Thai Grand Prix and Super Fight Series Championship.
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MUAY THAI
Guy, a National and Southern area title holder, takes our Thursday night Muay Thai and sparring sessions.
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MMA
Rich holds multiple titles in Muay Thai, Boxing and Jiu Jitsu, he’s fought on Europes biggest MMA stage - Cage Warriors, and he’s coached and cornered fighters on some of the biggest and best shows around.
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JUDO
Lance is a Bath University degree qualified Judo instructor with a wealth of experience. A 2nd Dan black belt and holder of an EJU (European Judo Union) Level 5 coaching qualification, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise with students of all ages. With a strong focus on technical proficiency, physical fitness, and mental discipline, Lance’s classes are designed to be both challenging and enjoyable.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced Judoka seeking to refine your skills, Lance’s guidance will help you reach your full potential. His commitment to creating a positive and supportive learning environment ensures that every student feels welcome and motivated.
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BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
A BJJ Blackbelt since 2019, Matt can be found child wrangling every Saturday morning in our kids BJJ class.
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BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu First Degree Black Belt Instructor, under 8th Degree Coral Belt Mauricio Gomes. David, an accomplished and very experienced Martial Artist and Coach, teaches the fundamentals of BJJ and runs the Beginners Gi class at our academy. He has a wealth of knowledge having trained and coached for over 35 years in Karate, Judo, Iaido, Japanese Ju-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA and now BJJ.
After focusing on BJJ in 2009 and achieving his black belt in February 2022 from Jimmy Johnstone, David has competed and medalled nationally from white to black belt. He achieved a silver medal at the English Open in 2023 in the Black Belt master’s division and has his sights set on winning Gold next.
With a real passion for teaching, David has passed on his knowledge and helped club members advance from their white to black belt! Always happy to jump in and teach any class, his presence on the mats, sense of humour and team spirit is always a sight to behold!
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BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Dave started training BJJ in 2010 and travelled extensively to find training in the south until Phoenix MMA Southampton opened its doors in 2013.
Currently a Black Belt - which he achieved in 2025 - he has competed and medalled at every belt from white to brown across both Gi and No Gi competition.
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KICKBOXING
Amy is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in kickboxing.
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BOXING AND MMA
Anton has trained in various martial arts for over 20 years - including grappling for over 15, and boxing for over 10 - and he’s spent the last 5+ years passing on his knowledge and experience coaching.
In that time he’s competed in lots of amateur MMA fights and Boxing bouts as well as receiving his BJJ Purple belt and competing on one of the biggest grappling shows in the world, Polaris Pro Grappling.
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BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Jon, a BJJ brown belt, is our resident early bird - running our 6am Breakfast club.
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BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Aaron has trained in various martial arts for years, having his first MMA fight way back in 2006. He’s since competed in Muay Thai and Full contact stick fighting.
He received his BJJ purple belt from 3rd Degree Black Belt Trevor Chamberlain in Feruary 2022 and his Jiu Jitsu motto is “Find arm…take arm home!”
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (S&C)
Ross is a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer with a passion for helping people achieve their fitness related goals, improving sports performance, enhancing body composition, and rehabbing injuries.
He takes our S&C for BJJ class and is also available for private and personalised training.
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KIDS MMA
Billy is an active BJJ competitor and amateur MMA fighter.
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Such a friendly and welcoming gym with amazing coaches and members! The coaches are so knowledgeable and are really great at explaining everything. Being female, I was a little nervous about joining but the woman’s classes are amazing!! Recommend 1000%.
-Hayley M.
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