The People Behind the Mats

Meet the Coaches

Two brown belts. Over a decade combined on the mats. British champions in gi and no-gi — and far more importantly, coaches who care about the people they teach.

Mark Franklin, head coach Coach
BJJ Brown Belt · Coach

Mark Franklin

Mark is a BJJ brown belt with over six years of coaching experience in both gi and no-gi, alongside a serious competitive record. Former head no-gi coach at Summit Grappling Academy.

Selected Results

  • British No-Gi Champion 2025 (M2 Brown)
  • British No-Gi Champion 2022 (M1 Purple)
  • British Gi Champion 2023 (M1 Purple)
  • ADCC Wales 2024 — Silver (M1 Brown/Black)
  • ADCC UK 2019 — Silver (Adult)
  • Multiple gold medals: All Stars · Pro-Sports · CompNet
Favourite Move
Back Triangle
Position
Open Guard
BJJ Idol
Marcelo Garcia
Belt Checker
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The pain of discipline is nothing like the pain of disappointment. — Justin Langer
Mark on the podium at the NOCC British Open Mark competing at a BJJ tournament Mark in a competition match
Tom Gregory, coach Coach
BJJ Brown Belt · Coach

Tom Gregory

Tom is a BJJ brown belt and experienced submission grappler with over eight years on the mats, splitting his time between coaching and competing at the highest levels.

Selected Results

  • All Stars Welsh Open — Adult Advanced Champion
  • Multiple IBJJF Pan American competitor
  • IBJJF Worlds competitor
Favourite Move
Kimura Trap
Position
Half Guard
BJJ Idol
Keenan Cornelius
Style
Submission Grappler
Who's gonna carry the boats? And the logs? — David Goggins
Tom in a gi at competition Tom on top during a competition match Tom wrestling at a competition
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