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. 'Tiny but tenacious" has been a phrase used to describe her on the mats. An active competitor, and a very technical coach and grappler, you'll regularly see her frustrating people with her inverted guard playing antics and leg entanglements.

Karen

Born : 1983

Grade: Purple Belt

Reformed Guard puller.

Signature Submission: Triangle Choke 

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

Karen is a certified Yoga for BJJ Instructor. Her 200 YTT is specifically on Yoga for Athletes, which is why she will never be done preaching the benefits of yoga for jiu-jitsu or any other sport for that matter. 

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 Thursday night’s classes. A longtime gi enthusiast and active competitor, he brings deep experience and sharp technique to every session. Expect to pick up some of the gi’s dark arts—and maybe a bit of wrestling too.

Born: 1987

Grade: Blue belt

Signature Guard: Closed/Half Guard

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

Matt is our assistant coach with a permanent presence in our kids and teens classes. A great fan of the gi and advocate for sloth jiu jitsu.