Competitors
Our competition team has achieved accolades beyond all others throughout Bristol. It is a single point of differentiation from any other Jiu-Jitsu club in Bristol having produced National and International Champions.
CARSON COLES
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Carson is a successful international competitor in both Gi and No Gi and has been training since 2014. Carson’s favourite technique is the D’Arce choke.
🏅 IBJJF EUROPEAN SILVER MEDALIST (NO GI)
🏅 ADCC UK PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION (NO GI)
🏅 POLARIS SUPERFIGHT WINNER (NO GI)
MAXIMILLIAN ARMSTRONG
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Maximillian Armstrong is a successful international No Gi competitor. He has been training since 2018. Max’s favourite technique is the rear naked choke.
🏅 GRAPPLEFEST SUPERFIGHT WINNER
🏅 BRITISH CHAMPION (NO GI)
🏅 IBJJF NO GI LONDON OPEN CHAMPION (NO GI)
YALCIN SUCU
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Yalcin Sucu is a successful competitor in both Gi and No Gi and has been training since 2019. Yalcin’s favourite technique is an outside heel hook.
🏅 POLARIS PROFESSIONAL SUPPERFIGHT WINNER
🏅 ADCC SCOTLAND SUPERFIGHT WINNER
🏅 GRAPPLEFEST SUPERFIGHT WINNER
ASH GIBSON
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Ash Gibson is a successful international competitor in Gi and No Gi and has been training since 2015. Ash’s favourite technique is an armbar.
🏅 IBJJF EUROPEAN BRONZE MEDALIST (NO GI)
🏅 BRITISH CHAMPION (GI)
🏅 BRITISH SILVER MEDALIST (NO GI)
WILL SOUTHERN
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Will Southern is a successful international competitor in both Gi and No Gi and has been training since 2015. Will’s favourite technique is a flying triangle.