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”

Coach Eli Harrison is a Brown Belt and the former lead coach for our Junior and Teens section. Now also Coaching in the adults classes this highly active competitor is known for his dynamic, fast flowing BJJ, making him an exciting 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 regular Saturday Junior class, as well as GB2/GB3 classes in the week.

Coach Lucius is currently a brown belt belt in BJJ. He also has extensive experience in No Gi / Grappling / Wrestling and continues his personal development in Judo in parallel. He has a wealth of Martial Arts knowledge having previously boxed and also trained in MMA. When he is not on the mats putting the work in Coach Lucius can be found sharing his knowledge in some of our adult classes.