Most of the NZ Jiu Jitsu community will know me from the competition scene. While I enjoy the test and thrill of elite competition, I also get a lot of fulfilment from teaching and training others.
I’ve coached Jiu Jitsu, strength & conditioning, and flexibility for more than 10 years. Before I became a full-time coach, I was a high school teacher, led a sport academy, and taught physical education to at-risk youth.
I’m dedicated to three areas of coaching:
- Sport performance
- Return to sport and injury rehabilitation
- Quality of life improvement through exercise and education
Notable Competitions & Titles
- ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials 88kg 5th place (2025)
- CGI Invitational Team Quintet Winner – Performance of the Night (2025)
- GOAT Quintet Team Otago Champion (2025)
- Professional Grappling Combat Grand Prix Winner (2025)
- Tāvana Ma’ohi Cup Team NZ Champion (2024)
- 4x Stealth Absolute Gi & No Gi Champion (2023)
- Colosseum Cage Grappling 8-Man Champion (2022)
- 2x National Grappling League Absolute Winner (2022)
- Pursuit 8-Man Invitational Champion (2022)
- Full Force South Island – Absolute Champion
- Full Force North Island – Absolute Champion
- Mana Championship - Submission King
- Super Fights (4W – 0L)
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching
- Postgrad Certificate in Applied Science: Combat Sport Strength & Conditioning
- In progress: Masters in Applied Health Science (Wellness & Rehabilitation)
