2nd degree carlson gracie black belt

sam shackleton

Sam is more than just a Jiu-Jitsu coach.
He's a coach who understands that everyone walks through the door for a different reason. 

Sam has competed and won at every level of Jiu-Jitsu. However, his passion truly lies in helping his students not only improve their Jiu-Jitsu, but also become more confident, more capable, and SMASH the goals that brought them through the door in the first place.

In over a decade of teaching, Sam has helped complete beginners lose up to 50kg, build confidence, develop real self-defence skills, and even become successful competitors.

His teaching style focuses on practical techniques that work both on and off the mats, breaking them down into simple, step-by-step instructions that anyone can understand and apply. But it is his attention to detail which explains why those who choose to compete do so well in the competitive scene.

See the achievements of his students below.