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.