Academy Founder and School Owner Professor Murray has been involved in Martial Arts of one kind or another since 1973. He fell in love with Brazilian Jiu -Jitsu when he was first introduced to it in 2009 and has been on a mission to share the wider benefits of the art with everyone ever since. A BJJ Black Belt under the world renowned Professor Victor Estima, he is still active as a Masters 7 (60yrs +) Competitor as well as undertaking official duties in the wider Gracie Barra movement in the UK. Professor Murray is usually your first instructor when you join the team and takes great care to ensure your initial experiences lay the foundations for a lifetime of fascination with this art we call “human Chess”

Professor Chris has a rich training history of studying and teaching Japanese & Chinese Martial Arts before dedicating himself to BJJ since 2011. He remains a very active BJJ Competitor with multiple honours at national level in both Gi (Kimono) and No Gi grappling styles and was awarded his Black Belt by the renowned Victor Estima. Professor Chris is the lead instructor for GBGlos members wishing to pursue their competitive career, and when not preparing the team for the next tournament, is usually to be found on Mat 3 taking the GB3 Curriculum (Black Belt Programme) classes.

Coach Eli Harrison is our Brown Belt lead coach for our Junior and Teens section. A popular, dynamic, exciting and inspiring Coach who brings those attributes with him directly from his fighting style. With Multiple podium top step achievements Coach Eli is carving out a successful career as a BJJ athlete and is most definitely one to watch out for as the future unfolds. When he is not tying his training partners into knots in sparring he is to be found taking the junior classes, inspiring our young future champions to achieve their dreams by following his lead.

No Gi Grappling and Wrestling Coach with many years of experience to call upon. He is also a high-level purple belt In the Gi. As No Gi/Grappling is increasing in popularity Coach Lucius is leading the charge for Gracie Barra Gloucester and our timetable will no doubt expand to facilitate the increasing number of students that wish to develop their cross over skills from the traditional Gi training.