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At Total BJJ Nottingham, our coaching team represents the pinnacle of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves on delivering technical excellence through instructors who genuinely care about each student’s development. Based in our Lenton academy, our experienced coaching staff understand that every practitioner’s journey is unique, adapting their teaching methods to suit different learning styles and progression rates.
Meet Our BJJ Coaching Team
Head Coach - Sean Coates
- 8x British Champion
- 3x World Championship Medallist
- One of the UKs all-time most decorated BJJ athletes
- 26+ years martial arts experience
- Head of Total BJJ Nottingham's competition team
- Black Belt
“I started Martial Arts in 1998 and I love it as much today as I did over a quarter of a century ago. The atmosphere is what I enjoy the most about being at Total. People motivating and helping each to improve makes it such a great place to train, not to mention very enjoyable to coach at”
Senior Coaching Team
Tom Spibey
“I began practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2012 and have competed all over the country, winning various championships. I have also competed at the highest level in Europe. I’m a big advocate for mastering techniques and a believer in the quote, “Fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once but fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”
- Black Belt
- 13 Years Experience
- IBJJF British National Double Gold Champion
- ADCC UK +99kg Champion
Oskar Gasperski
"I started Jiu jitsu when I was 9 back in Poland. My favourite thing about teaching is solving problems as a group, to evolve peoples jiu jitsu and technical strategies. My advice for beginners would be to push through every challenge you meet and to keep turning up with the aim to improve every time.”
- AJP GRAND SLAM London Gold Medal
- IBJJF European Silver
- 5x British Champion
- Multiple IBJJF Open gold medalist
Michael Johnston
“I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu since 2016 and coaching at Total BJJ for the last 2 years, but have been working as a professional coach for over 20 years. What I love about teaching and training is that there is a game or approach for everyone regardless of your physical abilities, size or age. The challenge of helping people find ways to achieve their specific goals keeps it fresh and interesting.”
- Brown Belt
- Coached Athletes at 6 Olympic Games
- Has a PhD in the neuromuscular, endocrine and physiological response to speed and strength training
Amrick Bisla
“I started training BJJ in 2017 but before that I had been doing MMA since I was 13 (2012). I believe combat sports are the most challenging sports in the world but also the most rewarding. What makes BJJ great is that it is like a chess match where, through experience and time spent learning, you can begin to plan your moves several steps in advance to overcome your opponents.”
- Brown Belt
- Coaching Experience at multiple academies around the midlands
- European Champion
Rob Bruce
“I started my BJJ journey in 2017. In 2021 I started assistant coaching, found my absolute passion and now, a few years later, became one of the lead coaches for the younger classes. The most rewarding part for me is coaching the younger students, as it is so important in building a good foundation, both mentally and physically, for when they reach the adult stage of their journey.”
- Purple belt
- 4 years coaching experience
- Foundation BJJ Coaching Course
- Professional BJJ Instructor Coaching Course
Each instructor brings their unique competitive achievements and teaching specialties to our programme, ensuring you receive comprehensive BJJ training from multiple perspectives.
Joe Barry
Programme Director
- Blue Belt
- Head of Customer Relations
- Leader of Programme
- CompNet Champion 2023
“I’m the programme director here at total BJJ ensuring all classes run smoothly and members are happy. I’ve been practising BJJ for almost 3 years now and continue to gain knowledge and train consistently. Our vision at Total BJJ is to become the best school in the world for competitive Jiu Jitsu and that ambition makes Total an exciting project for me to be a part of!”
Jermayne White
Content and Events Manager
“At Total my focus is to build upon the great community we have already and grow our online presence across all social channels. I oversee all events, organic marketing and content. I have a true passion for jiu jitsu which is evident on and off the mats.”
Assistants
Our dedicated assistant coaches support our main teaching staff, providing additional attention and guidance during classes:
Rufus
MJ
Hughie
Armi
Karandeep
Hallam
Administrative Support
Our professional admin team ensures smooth operation of the academy, handling everything from membership queries to class scheduling. They’re always ready to assist with any questions about starting your BJJ journey.
Train with Nottingham's Premier BJJ Coaches
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, our coaching team is committed to helping you achieve your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu goals.
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