Meet The Coaches

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Danni T-W

Born : 1989

Grade: Brown Belt

Signature Guard: RDLR 

Signature Submission: Kneebar

Biggest BJJ success: 2 x European bronze medallist 2025 (Gi) 2026 (Gi) 2 x British Champion, Multiple IBJJF Open Champion.

Danni has been training BJJ since 2018, and “tiny but tenacious” is a phrase that’s been used to describe her more than once on the mats. An active competitor and highly technical coach and grappler, Danni is known for making life difficult for her training partners with her inverted guard antics, relentless movement and leg entanglements.

Karen

Born : 1983

Grade: Purple Belt

Reformed Guard puller.

Signature Submission: Triangle Choke 

Biggest BJJ Success: European Champion 2025 (Gi) British Champion 2023 & 2024 (Gi) & European Silver Medalist 2023 (Gi)

Karen is a certified Yoga for BJJ Instructor with a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training qualification specialising in Yoga for Athletes. Naturally, she’s never short of reasons to preach the benefits of yoga for jiu-jitsu — or for any sport, for that matter.

Karen heads up our kids’ programmes and is also the undisputed ring leader of our 6am morning sessions, helping our early birds start the day moving, stretching and (usually) caffeinated!

Born: 1995

Grade: Brown Belt

Signature Guard: Gubber Guard

Signature Submission: Collar Chokes

Biggest BJJ Success: IBJJF Madrid Open Champion IBJJF Rome Open Silver Medalist

You’ll find Josh taking charge of our Thursday night sessions. A longtime gi enthusiast and active competitor, he brings a wealth of experience and sharp technique to every session. Expect to learn a few of the gi’s darker arts, along with some solid wrestling and plenty of practical tips to sharpen your game.

Born: 1987

Grade: Blue belt

Signature Guard: Closed/Half Guard

Signature Submission: Brabo Choke (or anything with a lapel)

Matt is our assistant coach and a permanent fixture in our kids’ and teens’ classes. A big fan of the gi and a firm believer in the art of sloth jiu-jitsu, Matt is all about efficiency over unnecessary effort — why scramble when you can simply wait for the perfect moment?

He brings a calm, technical approach to coaching and is great at helping our younger members develop their skills and confidence.