Instructors
Rob Williams - Head Coach Melbourne CBD & company director
Grade: Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (Started February 1997)
~Since the age of 12 I knew I wanted to teach martial arts as my career. I had amazing coaches and I wanted to pass onto others how they made me feel and what they gave me. I was a skinny, insecure kid but how it made me feel inside was indescribable. I knew it was my purpose in life, so I left home at 17 to learn all I could from the best instructors.
" After 4 years Judo, 4 years Tae Kwon Do, 15 years Karate, 3 years Boxing and Thai Boxing I discovered BJJ. I have never looked back. For me it is more than just the art, it is the BJJ lifestyle. To be healthy, respectful of all others and humble - in the Jiu Jitsu world you cannot tell who is a great fighter by the size of their muscles!
It is a wonderful art and I love meeting so many interesting people on my travels around Australia and the World. We really are just one big family and wherever you go you can just pop into the local academy and make friends... I love it.
Yacine Mdarhri Alaoui
Grade: Brown Belt, Bittan Academy, Paris, France (8 years training)
"Yas" has been addicted to Jiu JItsu since 2005. A musician, he loves he creativity of the art. Yas travels the world training with many of the worlds top fighters and coaches and while seeking permanent residence in Australia teaches at Ground Zero City and Ultimate Fighter Training in Berwick.
Kirren Robson-Garth
Grade: Judo Black Belt (25 years training) and Blue Belt Jiu Jitsu (3 years training)
Kirren started Judo when he was four years old. Former member of the Australian National Judo team. Has won state, interstate and open tournaments.
"I love the freedom the techniques of judo give you, allowing you to essentially tailor it to suit your own style."
Joe De Santos
Grade: Purple Belt, 2nd Stripe (7 years training)
Joe is a hard working family man. Finishing his night shift at 6am then coming to teach the morning classes he takes it all in his stride. He is passionate about the art and loves to share his knowledge.
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Steve Phillips
Grade: Purple Belt, four stripes (8 years training)
By his own admission Steve (who is 42 years old but feels 18) never really thought BJJ would be his thing, but now he couldn't imagine his life without it. He loves teaching as much as being taught, competes in BJJ and Judo as he loves to test himself and is a regular coach at lunchtimes.
