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About Me


Hi, I’m Joe, a former freestyle wrestler, black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, and the founder of Wrestling For Jiu Jitsu.

I started grappling back in 2007 with freestyle wrestling when I was 16 years old, which I did for 6 years. During this time I competed and medalled in national competitions and taught people of varying abilities and ages, from 5 year olds to adults, including many people with varying learning difficulties.

I then moved on to Brazilian jiu jitsu in 2013 and have taught kids for the majority of that time. I began teaching wrestling classes specifically for jiu jitsu in 2015 adapting the techniques I learned in freestyle wrestling to work for the bjj ruleset.

I decided to start Wrestling For Jiu Jitsu as a way of helping people to improve their takedowns, offering private one-to-one and small group sessions (up to 3 people) operating out of London Grapple and Commando Temple, both in Deptford, Southeast London.

I plan my sessions based on my clients individual experience level and body type, starting with fundamental movements and concepts, building up to chaining techniques together to ensure maximum success on the mats.

if you’d like to learn more about me and my grappling journey click here…

I also offer personal training/strength and conditioning sessions operating out of Commando Temple. To find more details on my fitness experience check out my PT profile here...

Book a session

Get in touch to book a session, whether it be wrestling/jiu jitsu privates (one-to-one or small group sessions) or personal training/conditioning sessions, I’ll design a bespoke programme to suit your individual needs. Fill out the form to the right and I’ll make contact to discuss sessions in more detail.

★★★★★

  • Best wrestling coach in town!

    Dean O’Brien

  • I would recommend it for anyone trying to build their confidence in wrestling.

    Abdulghany Solara

  • The training with Joe truly is amazing and extremely high quality.

    Yannick Gracia

  • I would definitely recommend Joe for privates, whether that's gi, no-gi or wrestling, he knows his stuff!

    Richard Leung

  • I love the chill environment and the way Joe teaches with extra care and details.

    Lanoi Phichit

  • Coaches like Joe are hard to find.

    Jack Dean

  • Training with Joe allowed me to regain my confidence and establish an incredible foundation for my wrestling and jiu jitsu game.

    Yannick Gracia

  • Sessions with Joe are well worth the investment and in a relatively short time he has been able to elevate my wrestling skillset greatly.

    Jamie Turner

  • Doing privates with Joe did not only give me confidence in my stand up for BJJ comp but also gave me the tools to succeed with the takedowns.

    Jonny Berglund

  • Joe is professional and patient and I cannot recommend him more highly.

    Salina Rahman

London Grapple

Unit 17 Ffinch Street

Deptford

London

SE8 5QA

Commando Temple

16 Resolution Way

Deptford

London

SE8 4NT